Meaning & Definition of word "Gasoline"

Gasoline

/ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

1. A volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.
- Example: She filled the car's tank with gasoline before the long drive.
2. A substance derived from petroleum, used primarily as a fuel.
- Example: Gasoline prices have increased significantly over the past month.
3. A product of the oil refining process that serves various industrial and commercial purposes.
- Example: The factory uses gasoline as a solvent in its manufacturing processes.
4. A term often used in discussions of energy resources or environmental impact.
- Example: The shift towards electric cars is a response to the environmental concerns associated with gasoline.

●From the French 'gas-o-line' or from 'gas', a term for vapors, with an ending denoting 'substance'.

gas up:

To refuel a vehicle with gasoline.

running on fumes:

Operating on very little gasoline left in the tank.

full tank:

A statement indicating that the fuel tank is filled with gasoline.

petrol:

A British term for gasoline.

refinery:

A facility where gasoline is produced from crude oil.

ethanol:

An alternative fuel sometimes blended with gasoline.

Meaning: Gas

● Example Sentence: I need to get some gas before we hit the road.

Meaning: Go juice

● Example Sentence: Fill it up with go juice for the long trip ahead.

Meaning: High octane

● Example Sentence: This car runs best on high octane gas.