gasoline

noun
  1. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, derived from petroleum, used primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines. noun
    The car's engine runs on gasoline.
    Gasoline prices have been rising steadily over the past few months.
  2. A metaphorical term used to describe something that intensifies or exacerbates a situation. noun
    His comments were like gasoline on the fire, making the argument even worse.
    Introducing new taxes during a recession is like pouring gasoline on an already struggling economy.

translations

🇺🇸 English → gasoline tekninen, polttoaineesta puhuttaessa