lighter fluid

Fuel for flames

Lighter fluid is a flammable liquid used to ignite charcoal grills or refill cigarette lighters.

The charcoal variety is a petroleum-based accelerant that helps briquettes catch fire: Soak the coals in lighter fluid before lighting.

Butane lighter fluid comes in pressurized cans for refilling lighters.

Both are highly combustible and toxic if ingested.

composition

naphtha

Volatile petroleum-derived solvent

kerosene · solvent · chemical · liquid fuel · odor · evaporation · clear liquid · synthetic · paraffin

flammability

combustible

Capable of burning

fire hazard · accelerant · flashpoint · ignition point · vapor · fumes · ventilation · warning label · safety cap · childproof

ignition

spark

Tiny fiery particle

firestarter · matchstick · flint · wick · torch · char · combustion · heat source · fire starting · Zippo

container

canister

Sealed cylindrical container

dispenser · nozzle · cap · reservoir · pour spout · tin · pump · refillable · replacement · supply

grilling

charcoal

Burned wood residue

hibachi · Weber · briquettes · chimney starter · firelighter · cookout · tailgate · picnic · sear · basting

camping

campfire

Outdoor fire for gathering

marshmallows · s'mores · tent · backpacking · wilderness · survival · fire pit · fire ring · scouts · bonfire

Categories
Opposites
flammability/combustion role

lighter fluidfire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

fire retardant · water · flame retardant · fire blanket · carbon dioxide

fire-starting method

lighter fluidkindling

Material for starting fires

tinder · flint and steel · bow drill · matches · fatwood

Family

light, fluid, lightly, lighting, lighter, lights, alight, lightness, enlighten

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G