petrol
1 of 1noun/ˈpɛt.roʊl/
Forms:petrols
1
a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.
- The car stopped on the highway because it ran out of petrol.
- She filled the tank with petrol before starting the road trip.
- The price of petrol has risen significantly this month.
- Hybrid cars use both petrol and electricity for power.
- The engine requires unleaded petrol for better performance.