What does the cryptic crossword clue "Paraffin smoke rose, nearly chokes (8)" mean?

The definition is "Paraffin". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "paraffin smoKE ROSE, NEarly chokes" The answer is KEROSENE.

Paraffin smoke rose, nearly chokes (8)

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