GASOLINE

gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol

(noun) a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

gasoline (usually uncountable, plural gasolines)

(uncountable, North America) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

(countable) Any specific kind of gasoline.

Usage notes

Gasoline is defined by its combustion properties rather than by chemical composition, which is quite variable.

Synonyms

• gas (North America)

• petrol (UK)

Adjective

gasoline (not comparable)

Made from or using gasoline.

Source: Wiktionary

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Gas"o*line ( or ; 104), n.

Definition: A highly volatile mixture of fluid hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum, as also by the distillation of bituminous coal. It is used in making air gas, and in giving illuminating power to water gas. See Carburetor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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