gasoline
4 synonyms for gasoline, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (US) A flammable liquid fuel refined from petroleum, used mainly to power car engines; petrol.
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gasolene
Etymology
Formed from "gas" plus two chemistry suffixes ("-ol" and "-ine"); some accounts trace the name partly to "Cazeline," an early brand of lighting oil named after its seller John Cassell.
Full origin of gasoline →Frequently asked questions
What does “gasoline” mean?
The word “gasoline” means (US) A flammable liquid fuel refined from petroleum, used mainly to power car engines; petrol. In plain terms, the liquid fuel used in most car engines — called "petrol" in British English.
How do you pronounce “gasoline”?
“Gasoline” is pronounced GAS-uh-leen (/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “gasoline” in a sentence?
Here is “gasoline” used in a sentence: “The tank holds about twelve gallons of gasoline.”
What is another word for “gasoline”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gasoline” include gas and petrol.
What part of speech is “gasoline”?
“Gasoline” is a noun.
Is “gasoline” a common word?
“Gasoline” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between gasoline and petrol?
Gasoline and petrol refer to the same flammable liquid fuel refined from petroleum and used mainly to power car engines. Gasoline is the standard American English term, while petrol is the standard British English term.
What is the difference between gasoline and diesel?
Gasoline and diesel are both fuels refined from petroleum, but they differ chemically and are used in different types of engines. Gasoline powers spark-ignition engines found in most cars, while diesel powers compression-ignition engines common in trucks and some cars.
Why is gasoline flammable and how should it be handled?
Gasoline is flammable because it is a volatile liquid fuel that readily produces vapors that can ignite. It should be stored in approved containers away from heat or open flame, and handled with care due to this fire risk.
