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| petrochemical |
a chemical derivative of petroleum or natural gas, such as gasoline. |
| petrol |
(chiefly British) a volatile, flammable liquid of hydrocarbons, derived from petroleum and used primarily as fuel for internal-combustion engines; gasoline. |
| prime |
to prepare (a carburetor) for operation by filling with gasoline. [1/17 definitions] |
| self-service |
of or relating to a business establishment, such as a cafeteria or gasoline station, in which the customers serve themselves and pay a cashier. [1/2 definitions] |
| tetraethyl lead |
a poisonous, colorless liquid compound of lead used chiefly in gasoline to improve combustion and reduce engine knock. |
| vapor |
the mixture of gasoline droplets and air burned in an internal combustion engine. [1/7 definitions] |
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