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Antonija Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

petrol

What is the word for petrol used for engines? Is there such thing as engine petrol? or simply petrol?
  

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America, we just say 'gas'. (gasoline) Clive

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  • America, we just say 'gas'.
  • (gasoline) Clive
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Hi,

In N.America, we just say 'gas'. (gasoline)

Clive
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In the U.K. they just say "petrol"; as far as I know, there is no distinction made between potential uses.
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You might also hear the word “juice” as a slang for fuel, as in

My car is out of juice. What are we gonna do now?
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Thank you all for your help. Emotion: smile
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