Gasoline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gasoline is a noun meaning (countable) Any specific kind of this fuel.
Meaning
(countable) Any specific kind of this fuel.
More Meanings
- Made from or using gasoline.
- (uncountable, Canada, US, Philippines) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.
- (slang) Marijuana, especially very potent or of high quality.
- (slang) An alcoholic beverage made of vodka and energy drink.
Example Sentences
The refinery produces a wide range of gasolines.
He was trying to invent a cleaner-burning gasoline.
You can't put gasoline in this car. This car takes diesel fuel.
So you punched out a window for ventilation. Was that before or after you noticed you were standing in a lake of gasoline?
Word Forms
- gasolines
- gasolene
Synonyms for gasoline
Depending on context, synonyms include gas, petrol, gasolene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petrol, gas, gasolene, petroleum, naphtha, fuel.
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