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gasoline vs petroleum
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gasolinenoun/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ | Meaning a liquid fuel made from oil that is used in car engines | Goes with gallon of gasoline | Example The price of gasoline went up again this week. |
| petroleumnoun/pəˈtroʊ.liː.əm/ | Meaning oil taken from under the ground, used to make fuel such as gasoline | Goes with petroleum products | Example Gasoline and diesel are made from refined petroleum. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Plants refine into fuel.