gasoline

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/ˈɡæsəˌliːn/ · gas-o-line

A volatile liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel in internal combustion engines.

Meanings

nountechnical

A volatile liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel in internal combustion engines.

ایک غیر مستحکم مائع جو تیل سے حاصل کا جاتا ہے، جو اندرونی احتراق انجنوں میں ایندھن کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

پٹرول

petrol

Synonyms

fuelpetrolgasایندھنپٹرولگیس

Antonyms

electricityrenewable energyبجلینویدار توانائی

Common Collocations

  • gasoline prices
  • gasoline engine
  • gasoline station

Example Sentences

Gasoline prices have increased significantly this year.

اس سال پٹرول کی قیمتیں نمایاں طور پر بڑھ گئی ہیں۔

Is saal petrol ki qeematein numainda tor par barh gayi hain.

The car runs on gasoline.

یہ گاڑی پٹرول پر چلتی ہے۔

Yeh gaadi petrol par chalti hai.

Many people are concerned about gasoline emissions.

بہت سے لوگ پٹرول کے اخراج کے بارے میں فکر مند ہیں۔

Bahut se log petrol ke ikhraaj ke baare mein fikar mand hain.

Easily Confused With

kerosene:Kerosene is heavier and used for heating and lighting, while gasoline is lighter and used as fuel for vehicles.

Word Family

gas
nounگیس
gasify
verbگیس میں تبدیل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Gasoline is essential for cars, remember 'Gas for Vehicles'.

Imagine a gas station with cars refueling.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "essence" — oil or essence

First known use: 1865

The term gasoline originated in the mid-19th century from the word 'gas' combined with the suffix '-oline.' It reflects the substance's use in various energy contexts.