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Meaning of PETROL

Pronunciation:  'petrul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  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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 Synonyms: gas, gasolene, gasoline
 
 See Also: combustible, combustible material, fuel, gasohol, hydrocarbon, leaded gasoline, napalm, unleaded gasoline

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pe*trol"\, n.
Petroleum. [R.]
 
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Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: avgas, benzine, coal oil, crude, crude oil, electricity, ethyl, ethyl gas, fossil oil, gas, gasoline, high-octane gas, high-test, illuminant, illuminating gas, kerosene, lead-free gas, light source, low-lead gas, luminant, motor oil, oil, paraffin, petroleum, premium gas, regular, rock oil
 

 

 

 

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