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gasoline

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/

The English word “gasoline” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.
  2. Any specific kind of this fuel.
  3. Marijuana, especially very potent or of high quality.
  4. An alcoholic beverage made of vodka and energy drink.

adjective

  1. Made from or using gasoline.

Etymology

From gas + -ol (suffix used in the names of oils) + -ine (suffix used in the names of derivatives). So called because it was originally used in the manufacture and enrichment of domestic gases, such as air gas. Some sources suggest that the name originated from the brand name Cazeline, a petroleum-derived lighting oil, from the surname of the man who first marketed it in 1862, John Cassell, and…

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