S. Jane SloatGod have pity on the smell of gasolinewhich finds its way like an armthrough a car window, more human than kerosene, more unctuous, more manly.
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The smell of gasoline is caused by volatile organic compounds, the most well-known being toluene. These compounds are released because of cracking during the cooling process. The breakdown of volatile organic compounds in gasoline is what makes the smell. Kerosene is a mix of four hydrocarbons that are known as paraffins.
These are lighter hydrocarbons that are more soluble in water than kerosene. The less soluble hydrocarbons are heavier and do not evaporate easily. Consequently, kerosene does not have a strong odor, so it can be used for things other than fuel, such as cleaning.
Source: In The Voice Of A Minor Saint
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