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['petrəl]((American gas or gasoline) a liquid got from petroleum, used as fuel for motor cars etc: I'll stop at the next garage and buy more petrol; ( also adjective) a petrol engine.) (à) essence- petroleum jelly - petrol pump - petrol station
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