gasoline

== English == === Alternative forms === gasolene (archaic in the Americas except in Jamaica) === Etymology === From gas +‎ -ol (suffix used in the names of oils) +‎ -ine (suffix used in the names of derivatives). So called because it was originally used in the manufacture and enrichment of domestic gases, such as air gas. Some sources suggest that the name originated from the brand name Cazeline, a petroleum-derived lighting oil, from the surname of the man who first marketed it in 1862, John Cassell, and the suffix –eline, from Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “oil, olive oil”), from ἐλαία (elaía, “olive”). Gasolene is found from 1863, and gasoline from 1864. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ (US, dialectal) IPA(key): /ɡæsl̩ˈin/, /ɡæsˈlin/, [ɡæˈsɵlin], [ɡæsɵˈlin] Rhymes: -iːn === Noun === gasoline (usually uncountable, plural gasolines) (uncountable, Canada, US, Philippines) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol. (countable) Any specific kind of this fuel. (slang) Marijuana, especially very potent or of high quality. Synonym: gas (slang) An alcoholic beverage made of vodka and energy drink. ==== Usage notes ==== Gasoline is defined by its combustion properties rather than by chemical composition, which is quite variable. ==== Synonyms ==== gas (North America) petrol (Commonwealth) ==== Hyponyms ==== autogas, mogas avgas ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Descendants ==== → Japanese: ガソリン (gasorin) → Korean: 가솔린 (gasollin) → Spanish: gasolina→ Central Bikol: gasolina→ Cebuano: gasolina→ Hiligaynon: gasolina→ Tagalog: gasolina→ Zoogocho Zapotec: gasolin → Wu: 隑斯林 / 𬮿斯林 (6ge-sy-lin) ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === gasoline (not comparable) Made from or using gasoline. === References === == Italian == === Noun === gasoline f plural of gasolina === Anagrams === angolesi, lisogena, segalino