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petrol

The correct spelling is petrol.

How to pronounce petrol

/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɛt.ɹəl/

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The correct spelling is petrol. Petroleum, a fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Petroleum, a fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.
  2. 2.A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).

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