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Synonyms for petrol

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pe-truh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛ trəl

Top 10 synonyms for petrol
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Définition of petrol

Origin :
  • "gasoline," 1895, from French pétrol (1892); earlier used (1580s) in reference to the unrefined substance, from Middle French petrole "petroleum," from Old French (13c.), from Medieval Latin petroleum (see petroleum).
  • As in petroleum : noun oil
  • As in black gold : noun crude oil
  • As in crude oil : noun unrefined petroleum
  • As in gasoline : noun fuel
Example sentences :
  • The car was fully supplied with petrol and water—was in admirable order.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • From the tap which he had already turned on the petrol was flowing freely.
  • Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham
  • Evidently the petrol had burnt out; but not so the fire, alas!
  • Extract from : « Sarah's School Friend » by May Baldwin
  • He dragged the full can of petrol to the other side of the cellar.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston
  • The fire he had started blazed up at once, owing to the petrol.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston
  • That was the other can of petrol, as he could guess readily enough.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston
  • It was a difficult task, especially so because of the petrol, which was no light burden.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on the Trail » by George Durston
  • He tightened the nut and turned to measure the petrol in the tank.
  • Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts
  • I met her in the lane when I was following the lorry, and asked her about petrol.
  • Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts
  • I had the pleasure of meeting you in May, when you were so kind as to give me petrol to get me to Bordeaux.
  • Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts
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