PETROL Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word petrol. (close relations)
petroleum
Best Alternative Words for PETROL
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| gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
| gasoline | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| benzine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds | ||||||||
| fuel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a substance that can be consumed to produce energy verb • provide with a combustible substance that provides energy • provide with fuel • take in fuel, as of a ship • stimulate | ||||||||
| oil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water • oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons • any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants verb • cover with oil, as if by rubbing • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||||||
| petroleum | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | ||||||||
| fossil fuel | nounn | |||||||
noun • fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content | ||||||||
| gasolene | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
