Meaning of the word petrol in English

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petrol

US /ˈpet.rəl/

UK /ˈpet.rəl/

Noun

a liquid fuel used in internal combustion engines, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons which may be refined from crude oil or produced synthetically.

Example:

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I need to fill up the car with petrol.

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The price of petrol has increased recently.

Synonym:

gasoline fuel

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Related Word:

petrol station