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petrol noun [ ˈpɛtr(ə)l ]

• a light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines.
• "petrol fumes"
Similar: gasoline, gas, juice,
• a shade of greenish or greyish blue.
Origin: late 19th century: from French pétrole, from medieval Latin petroleum (see petroleum).


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