Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petrol
noun
/ˈpɛtrəl/
Definition
A clear liquid that is used as fuel in internal combustion engines.
Examples
- The car runs on petrol, which needs to be filled up regularly.
- After driving for several hours, I stopped to refuel with petrol.
- In some countries, petrol is known as gasoline.
Meaning
Petrol is a volatile and flammable liquid derived from petroleum, commonly used to power vehicles and machinery.
Synonyms
- gasoline
- fuel
- motor spirit
