Gasoline
WordNet
noun
(1) A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.
- A certain kind of gasoline.
- The quality of automobile gasolines varies considerably from one country and producer to another.
- The X refinery produces a wide range of gasolines.
Usage notes
Gasoline is defined by its combustion properties rather than by chemical composition, which is quite variable.