Gasoline

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

Definitions of gasoline

noun a volatile flammable liquid obtained by distillation of petroleum, used as a fuel in internal combustion engines

Example Sentences

A1 I need to fill up my car with gasoline.

A2 Gasoline prices have gone up recently.

B1 It is important to handle gasoline with care to avoid accidents.

B2 The gasoline used in airplanes is different from the one used in cars.

C1 The environmental impact of gasoline emissions is a major concern.

C2 Researchers are working on developing more efficient alternatives to gasoline for vehicles.

Examples of gasoline in a Sentence

formal The car's engine requires gasoline to operate efficiently.

informal I need to fill up the tank with gasoline before we hit the road.

slang I'm running low on gas, do you mind picking up some gasoline for me?

figurative His passion for music is like gasoline, fueling his creativity and drive.

Grammatical Forms of gasoline

• past tense: gassed
• plural: gasolines
• comparative: more gasoline
• superlative: most gasoline
• present tense: gasolines
• future tense: will gasoline
• perfect tense: have gasolined
• continuous tense: is gasolining
• singular: gasoline
• positive degree: gasoline
• infinitive: to gasoline
• gerund: gasolining
• participle: gasolined

Origin and Evolution of gasoline

First Known Use: 1865 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gasoline' originated from the combination of the words 'gas' and 'oline'. 'Gas' comes from the Greek word 'chaos' meaning 'empty space' or 'void', and 'oline' is a suffix used in chemical names.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a refined petroleum product used as fuel for engines, the term 'gasoline' has become the standard term in American English, while 'petrol' is more commonly used in British English.