Definitions for "Jet fuel"
A refined petroleum product used in jet aircraft engines. It includes kerosene-type jet fuel and naphtha-type jet fuel.
Middle distillate product similar to kerosene used in turbojet and turboprop aircraft engines.
Includes both naphtha-type and kerosene-type fuels meeting standards for use in aircraft turbine engines. Although most jet fuel is used in aircraft, some is used for other purposes such as generating electricity.(Source: US Environmental Protection Agency, 1999a)