gasoline
[U] Uncountable
This term carries a strong association with industrialization and the modern mobility of the 20th century. It evokes a sensory profile of sharp, chemical odors and the mechanical rhythm of fueling stations. In North American English, the term is standard, whereas in British English, petrol is used. The word often appears in political and economic discussions regarding energy independence and environmental sustainability, shifting its connotation from a simple utility to a symbol of carbon emissions.
Used exclusively as a mass noun for the liquid fuel, such as saying there is gasoline in the tank.
Meanings
Noun
A refined petroleum product used as fuel for internal combustion engines.
"Fill the tank with gasoline."