Gasoline (North American English) or petrol (Commonwealth English) is a petrochemical product characterized as a transparent, yellowish, and flammable liquid normally used as a fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines.

Both gasoline and petrol are fuels derived from crude oil and are used to power internal combustion engines in vehicles. They have similar chemical compositions and properties, making them interchangeable in terms of their usage and functionality.

Petroleum, also known as crude oil or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture. It consists mainly of hydrocarbons, [1] and is found in geological formations. The term petroleum refers both to naturally occurring unprocessed crude oil, as well as to petroleum products that consist of refined crude oil.

2025年3月17日 · gasoline, mixture of volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum and used as fuel for internal-combustion engines. It is also used as a solvent for oils and fats.

The meaning of PETROL is gasoline.

PETROL definition: 1. a liquid obtained from petroleum, used especially as a fuel for cars and other vehicles: 2. a…. Learn more.

2024年5月30日 · Petrol is the term predominantly used in British English to describe the fuel used in internal combustion engines. It's derived from "petroleum," highlighting its origin from crude oil. Gasoline, on the other hand, is the American English term for the same substance, often abbreviated to "gas" in everyday conversation.