gasoline
/ˈɡasəliːn
/(also gasolene)
noun
North American term for petrol.The mother had warned them that heat from the kitchen might ignite the gasoline in the fuel tank....
- The refinery is the nation's largest producer of gasoline, kerosene and other refined products.
- Lead is used to increase the octane number of gasoline to lower its burning point and make it easier to burn.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from gas + -ol + -ine4 (or -ene).
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