Land Transportation - Fueling Terms

Here you will learn some English words related to fueling terms such as "gasoline", "gas station", and "refuel."

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gasoline [noun]

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

Ex: Prices for gasoline have gone up this month .

unleaded gasoline [noun]

a type of gasoline that does not contain lead additives, used in most modern vehicles

Ex: The price of unleaded gasoline fluctuated based on market trends .

ethanol [noun]

a type of alcohol fuel produced from renewable sources such as corn or sugarcane

Ex: They researched the ethanol fuel economy compared to gasoline .

diesel oil [noun]

a type of fuel used in diesel engines, known for its high energy density and efficiency

Ex: He checked the diesel oil levels before starting the engine .

compressed natural gas [noun]

the natural gas that has been compressed to a high pressure for use as a fuel in vehicles

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liquefied petroleum gas [noun]

a mixture of propane and butane gases stored under pressure as a liquid

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hydrogen [noun]

a clean and renewable fuel that can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity to power vehicles

Ex: Hydrogen is produced through electrolysis or steam reforming .

propane [noun]

a type of liquefied petroleum gas used as a fuel in vehicles

Ex: Propane is stored as a liquid under pressure in a special tank .

methanol [noun]

a type of alcohol fuel produced from natural gas, coal, or biomass

Ex: The methanol fuel station offered competitive prices .

alternative fuel [noun]

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

Ex: The government is offering incentives for using vehicles powered by alternative fuel .

synthetic fuel [noun]

a type of fuel produced from renewable or non-renewable resources through chemical processes

Ex: The production of synthetic fuel aims to mitigate environmental impact by offering cleaner alternatives to conventional gasoline and diesel .

biofuel [noun]

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

Ex: The airline industry is exploring the use of biofuel to reduce carbon emissions from commercial flights .

biodiesel [noun]

a renewable, alternative fuel made from organic materials such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease

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oil [noun]

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

electricity [noun]

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses .

gas station [noun]

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: She bought snacks and drinks from the convenience store at the gas station .

filling station [noun]

a place where vehicles can refuel their tanks with gasoline or diesel fuel

Ex: The filling station also has a convenience store for snacks .

charging station [noun]

a place where electric vehicles can be recharged

Ex: The company 's parking lot now has charging stations for employees who drive electric cars .

to fill up [verb]

to add enough fuel to completely fill the tank of a vehicle

Ex: Can you stop at the gas station and fill up the truck on your way home ?

to tank up [verb]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

Ex: By tomorrow , they will have tanked up the boat for the fishing trip .

to refuel [verb]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

gasoline pump [noun]

a device at gas stations used to dispense gasoline into vehicles

Ex: They waited in line at the gasoline pump during rush hour .

electric vehicle charger [noun]

a device used to recharge electric vehicles

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fuel-efficient [adjective]

designed to use less fuel to do the same work

Ex: Fuel-efficient appliances are becoming more popular in households .

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