Definitions
- Referring to a liquid fuel used in internal combustion engines. - Talking about a flammable liquid derived from petroleum and used as fuel for vehicles. - Describing a type of fuel that is commonly used in North America.
- Referring to a liquid fuel used in internal combustion engines. - Talking about a flammable liquid derived from petroleum and used as fuel for vehicles. - Describing a type of fuel that is commonly used in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.
List of Similarities
- 1Both gasoline and petrol are liquid fuels derived from petroleum.
- 2Both are used as fuel for internal combustion engines.
- 3Both are highly flammable and require careful handling.
- 4Both are widely used as transportation fuels around the world.
What is the difference?
- 1Vocabulary: Gasoline is an American English term, while petrol is a British English term.
- 2Composition: Gasoline may contain ethanol or other additives, while petrol typically refers to a pure form of the fuel.
- 3Measurement: Gasoline is typically measured in gallons, while petrol is measured in liters.
Remember this!
Gasoline and petrol are synonyms that refer to the same liquid fuel derived from petroleum and used as fuel for internal combustion engines. The main difference between the two is their spelling, vocabulary, pronunciation, composition, and measurement. Gasoline is the preferred term in North America, while petrol is more commonly used in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.
