fuel vs petrol

fuel

noun
  • Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction. 

  • Substance that provides nourishment for a living organism; food. 

  • Something that stimulates, encourages or maintains an action. 

verb
  • To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater. 

  • To provide with fuel. 

petrol

noun
  • petroleum, a fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel. 

  • A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel). 

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