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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: The car would n’t start because it ran out of gasoline.
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a type of gasoline that does not contain lead additives, used in most modern vehicles

Ex: They switched to unleaded gasoline to comply with environmental regulations .
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ethanol
[noun]

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

Ex: She supported ethanol production for its environmental benefits .
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a type of fuel used in diesel engines, known for its high energy density and efficiency

Ex: The truck runs efficiently on diesel oil.
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the natural gas that has been compressed to a high pressure for use as a fuel in vehicles

Ex: Manufacturers are developing more efficient engines to run on compressed natural gas for future vehicle models .
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a mixture of propane and butane gases stored under pressure as a liquid

Ex: They switched their fleet vehicles to run on LPG for environmental reasons.
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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 vehicles emit only water vapor as exhaust .
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propane
[noun]

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

Ex: Propane is a clean-burning alternative fuel for trucks and buses .
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methanol
[noun]

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

Ex: Methanol production involves chemical synthesis from renewable sources .
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any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

Ex: Electric cars are becoming popular as an alternative fuel option .
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a type of fuel produced from renewable or non-renewable resources through chemical processes

Ex: Some experts believe that synthetic fuel could play a crucial role in future energy strategies , particularly in transportation sectors .
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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: Advances in technology have made it possible to convert used cooking oil into biofuel, which can be used to power diesel engines .
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biodiesel
[noun]

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

Ex: Some countries offer tax incentives for businesses that use biodiesel.
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oil
[noun]

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

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

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house .
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a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: He checked the tire pressure at the gas station's air pump .
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a place where vehicles can refuel their tanks with gasoline or diesel fuel

Ex: He filled the tank at the filling station before continuing the long drive .
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a place where electric vehicles can be recharged

Ex: The company plans to build a network of charging stations across the country to support electric vehicle owners .
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to add enough fuel to completely fill the tank of a vehicle

Ex: It 's best to fill up your tank when gas prices are lower .
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to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .
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to refuel
[Verb]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

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a device at gas stations used to dispense gasoline into vehicles

Ex: The gasoline pump displayed the price per gallon on the screen .
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a device used to recharge electric vehicles

Ex: Installing an EV charger at home can be a good investment for anyone who owns an electric vehicle.
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fuel-efficient
[Adjective]

designed to use less fuel to do the same work

Ex: Choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle can significantly lower your carbon footprint.
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