memory alpha

Kerosene is a substance, a liquid derivative of petroleum that can be burned as a fuel.

In the year 2259, when considering the problem of a quantum improbability field, Spock stated that firing particle weapons or explosives at the subspace aspect of the effect could be likened to holding a match to something soaked in kerosene — causing a disastrous ignition across Federation subspace communication networks. (SNW: "Subspace Rhapsody")

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