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gasoline

(Encyclopedia) gasoline or petrol, light, volatile mixture of hydrocarbons for use in the internal-combustion engine and as an organic solvent, obtained primarily by fractional distillation and “…

Disposing of Gasoline

The Question: What should I do with old gasoline? The Answer: The best way to dispose of old gas is to use it up. You can put one or two…

The Weight of Gasoline

The Question: Do you know the weight (lbs) of a gallon of gasoline? A gallon of water? Thank you. The Answer: Thanks for e-mailing Information…

Spilled Gasoline

The Question: We spilled gasoline in our garage. We got most of it up, but the smell is still really strong. How can we get rid of it? The Answer…

octane number

(Encyclopedia) octane number, figure of merit representing the resistance of gasoline to premature detonation when exposed to heat and pressure in the combustion chamber of an internal-combustion…

gasohol

(Encyclopedia) gasohol, a gasoline extender made from a mixture of gasoline (90%) and ethanol (10%; often obtained by fermenting agricultural crops or crop wastes) or gasoline (97%) and methanol, or…

Removing Gasoline Smell

The Question: My husband spilled gas out of a spare gas tank into the back of my car. I have tried shampoo, baking soda, ventilation, carpet powders,…

petrol

(Encyclopedia) petrol: see gasoline.

gasoline engine

(Encyclopedia) gasoline engine: see internal-combustion engine.

Electric Cars Powered By Gasoline?

Gasoline at the pump may power fuel cells in the family electric car Rethinking Old TechnologyWhat Is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle?Fuel Cell FAQs