What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonleaded
Example
The gas station only sells nonleaded gasoline. [nonleaded: adjective]
Example
Nonleaded fuel is required for vehicles with catalytic converters. [nonleaded: noun]
unleaded
Example
I always fill up my car with unleaded gasoline. [unleaded: adjective]
Example
Unleaded fuel is more expensive than leaded fuel. [unleaded: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unleaded is more commonly used than nonleaded in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonleaded and unleaded?
Both nonleaded and unleaded are formal terms used in technical or scientific contexts related to fuel and the automotive industry.
