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petrol
petrol /ˈpet.rəl/ noun [U] UK (US gas)
► A2 a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars, aircraft, and other vehicles: » a petrol tank/pump/station» lead-free/unleaded/high-octane petrol» I'm a bit low on (= I haven't got much) petrol.Thesaurus+: ↑Petroleum products especially when used as fuel , ↑Fuels• • • Extra Examples:» High petrol taxes are defensible on ecological grounds.» I had to use a bit of petrol to get the fire alight.» A big old car like that eats up petrol.» Does your car use unleaded petrol?» We stopped at the services to get petrol. |