a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
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gasoline::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | gas, gasolene, petrol |
| Type of | fuel, hydrocarbon |
| Has types | leaded petrol, napalm, unleaded gasoline, unleaded petrol, leaded gasoline |
Examples of gasoline
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You adjust the amount of gasoline sent to the engine to maintain a stable speed.
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Overnight, the price of gasoline went up 17 cents along the New Jersey Turnpike.
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The nation's gasoline supply remains 5 million barrels under the 5-year average.
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The recent jump in gasoline prices means May confidence may not look any better.
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U.S. gasoline inventories are 2.7% below their five-year average for the season.
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With gasoline prices rising and falling as they have, what does the market want?
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He had gone out to get gasoline and become confused and was lost for four hours.
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Light crudes also produce more gasoline than heavy crudes on a per barrel basis.
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Gasoline pump prices are still rising and setting records for this time of year.
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- A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
- Gasoline or petrol is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture which is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. It is also used as a solvent, mainly known for its ability to dilute paints.
- "Gasoline" is a popular song written in 1913 in deference to the modern necessity for the commodity, gasoline. Lyrics were written by J. Will Callahan (1874-1946) and the music composed by Indiana musician Paul Pratt (1890-1948). ...
- Gasoline are a southern rock band and side project for former Pantera member Vinnie Paul. They once included Dimebag Darrell. Paul described the group's general theme as "booze and women." The band has covered many artists including Pat Travers, Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, W.A.S.P. ...
- Gasoline (Benzina) is a 2001 Italian crime film directed by Monica Stambrini. It is based on a novel by Elena Stancanelli.
- "Gasoline" is a song by Post-Grunge/alternative metal band Seether. It is the first track on their album Disclaimer. It was re-released in the album Disclaimer II, and included on the 5 Songs EP.
- Gasoline is an album by indie rock group The Hard Lessons, released by No Fun Records on May 28, 2005 (see 2005 in music). It was received with generally favorable reviews.
- (North America) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol; A certain kind of gasoline
- To dream of gasoline, denotes you have a competency coming to you through a struggling source.
