Synonyms:
gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol
Meaning: a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Usage examples
I sent Meares and the dogs over with a can of petrol on arrival.
You can easily cover the distance in a few hours if you have sufficient petrol." He looked inquiringly toward the aviator.