Gasoline: meaning, definitions and examples
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gasoline
[ ˈɡæsəˌliːn ]
fuel for vehicles
Gasoline is a type of fuel used in internal combustion engines. It is a refined product of petroleum and is commonly used to power cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| gasoline |
Common in American English, used to refer to the liquid derived from petroleum used primarily as fuel for internal combustion engines.
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| petrol |
Primarily used in British English to refer to the same liquid that 'gasoline' refers to in American English.
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| fuel |
A more general term that refers to any material that can be used to produce energy. It can include gasoline, diesel, coal, and other energy sources.
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| gas |
Commonly used in American English as a shortened form of 'gasoline'. It is mostly informal. Note: In other contexts, 'gas' can refer to a state of matter that isn't liquid or solid, like oxygen.
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Examples of usage
- John filled up his car with gasoline before heading out on the road trip.
- The price of gasoline has been steadily increasing over the past few months.
flammable liquid
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid that can pose a fire hazard if not handled properly. It is important to store gasoline in approved containers and away from sources of ignition.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| gasoline |
Commonly used in American English to refer to the liquid fuel used in cars. It's often used in formal and technical contexts.
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| petrol |
The term predominantly used in British English instead of gasoline. Suitable for use in formal, informal, or technical contexts.
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| fuel |
A general term that refers to any material that is consumed to produce energy. It can be applied to gasoline, wood, coal, etc.
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| gas |
A colloquial term commonly used in American English as a shorthand for gasoline. It can sometimes cause confusion as 'gas' can also refer to natural gas.
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Examples of usage
- The firefighters were called to the scene of a gasoline spill to prevent a potential fire.
- It is dangerous to use gasoline near an open flame.
Translations
Translations of the word "gasoline" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gasolina
🇮🇳 पेट्रोल
🇩🇪 Benzin
🇮🇩 bensin
🇺🇦 бензин
🇵🇱 benzyna
🇯🇵 ガソリン
🇫🇷 essence
🇪🇸 gasolina
🇹🇷 benzin
🇰🇷 가솔린
🇸🇦 بنزين
🇨🇿 benzín
🇸🇰 benzín
🇨🇳 汽油
🇸🇮 bencin
🇮🇸 bensín
🇰🇿 бензин
🇬🇪 ბენზინი
🇦🇿 benzin
🇲🇽 gasolina
Etymology
The word 'gasoline' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the word 'gasolineum', which was first used in the 1860s to refer to a refined petroleum product. The use of gasoline as a fuel for vehicles became widespread in the early 20th century with the rise of the automotive industry.
See also: gas, gasbag, gases, gasification.