Gasoline

/ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.

She filled the car's tank with gasoline before the long drive.

A substance derived from petroleum, used primarily as a fuel.

Gasoline prices have increased significantly over the past month.

A product of the oil refining process that serves various industrial and commercial purposes.

The factory uses gasoline as a solvent in its manufacturing processes.

A term often used in discussions of energy resources or environmental impact.

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.

Gas

I need to get some gas before we hit the road.

Go juice

Fill it up with go juice for the long trip ahead.

High octane

This car runs best on high octane gas.