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I find it amazing how "naphtha" can mean crude oil, diesel, kerosene, gasoline or kind of white spirit.

EDIT: oh and it comes from Akkadian! how many Akkadian words do you know?

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That etymology is fascinating, thanks.

And RP-1 Rocket Fuel and Jet-A Jet Fuel are both Kerosene!

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That etymology is fascinating, thanks.

And RP-1 Rocket Fuel and Jet-A Jet Fuel are both Kerosene!

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