Definition

A flammable liquid made from oil, used mainly as fuel for cars and other vehicles.

Example

I need to stop at the gas station to fill up my car with gasoline.

Conversation

Do you know how much gasoline prices have gone up lately?

Yeah, it's crazy! I filled up my tank yesterday, and it was so expensive.

I heard it's because of the recent supply issues with oil.

That makes sense; it's always affected by those factors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gasoline is derived from 'gas' (from the Dutch 'gas', meaning vapor) and the suffix '-oline' (a diminutive suffix used in chemistry to denote a type of compound). The word 'gasoline' refers to a type of fuel that is in a vaporous state, used primarily in internal combustion engines.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gas' as a vapor and '-oline' as a chemical compound, which helps you remember that gasoline is a vaporous fuel used in engines.

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