gasoline (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæsəliːn/
Definition
A volatile flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, especially one distilled from petroleum, used as fuel for internal-combustion engines.
Examples
The price of gasoline has increased significantly in recent months.
Make sure to fill up the tank with gasoline before the long trip.
Many cars still run on gasoline, although electric vehicles are becoming more popular.
How to Use gasoline
- run on gasoline (prepositional phrase)
- To be powered by gasoline as fuel. — "Many older cars still run on gasoline."
- gasoline station (collocation)
- A place where vehicles can be refueled with gasoline. — "We stopped at a gasoline station to get some snacks."
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