noun
- Plural of petrol; flammable liquid fuel derived from crude oil, used to power internal combustion engines in vehicles.
Usage: British English term; American English equivalent is 'gasoline' or 'gas'.
Examples
- Different petrols have varying octane ratings.
- The price of petrols fluctuates with global oil markets.
- She filled up the car with unleaded petrols at the station.
- Many countries are phasing out petrols in favor of electric vehicles.
- The engine runs more efficiently on premium petrols.