petrol

[ˈpɛtrəl]

petrol Definition

a light fuel oil that is used in most types of motor vehicles and some engines.

Using petrol: Examples

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

• Example

  I need to fill up the car with petrol.

• Example

  The petrol prices have gone up again.

• Example

  The generator runs on petrol.

• Example

  The petrol tank is almost empty.

petrol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for petrol

• gasoline
• fuel
• diesel
• gas

Phrases with petrol

• lead-free petrol

  petrol that does not contain lead, which is harmful to the environment

  Example

  Most modern cars require lead-free petrol.

• petrol station

  a place where petrol can be bought

  Example

  There's a petrol station just around the corner.

• petrol engine

  an internal combustion engine that runs on petrol

  Example

  Most cars have petrol engines.

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Summary: petrol in Brief

'Petrol' [ˈpɛtrəl] is a light fuel oil used in most motor vehicles and some engines. It is also known as 'gasoline' or 'gas.' Examples include 'I need to fill up the car with petrol,' and 'The petrol tank is almost empty.' Other phrases include 'lead-free petrol,' 'petrol station,' and 'petrol engine.'