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Gasoline

GA-suh-leen

/ˈɡæsʌˌliːn/

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gasoline

Dictionary meaning

A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons, such as hexane, heptane, and octane, derived from petroleum.

Examples

  • I use gasoline to fuel my car.

Synonyms: gas

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