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Definitions of gasoline

noun
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

synonyms: benzine, peut

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napalm
gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers

type of:
L.P.G., LPG, autogas, brandstof, splijtstof
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

koolwaterstof
an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

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