gasoline

[ˈɡæsəliːn]

gasoline Definition

a volatile flammable liquid used as fuel for internal combustion engines.

Using gasoline: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gasoline" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car runs on gasoline.

  • Example

    Gasoline prices have increased again.

  • Example

    He spilled gasoline all over the garage floor.

  • Example

    The generator needs gasoline to operate.

gasoline Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gasoline

Phrases with gasoline

  • an internal combustion engine that runs on gasoline

    Example

    Most cars today use gasoline engines.

  • a place where gasoline is sold and dispensed

    Example

    I need to stop at the gasoline station to fill up my tank.

  • a machine used to pump gasoline into a vehicle's fuel tank

    Example

    The gasoline pump was out of order, so I had to go to another station.

Origins of gasoline

from gas + -oline, coined by English chemist Michael Faraday in 1823

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Summary: gasoline in Brief

The term 'gasoline' [ˈɡæsəliːn] refers to a volatile, flammable liquid used as fuel for internal combustion engines. It is commonly used to power cars, generators, and other machinery. Synonyms include 'petrol,' 'fuel,' 'gas,' and 'diesel.' Phrases like 'gasoline engine,' 'gasoline station,' and 'gasoline pump' are often used to refer to specific aspects of the substance.

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