petrol

/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/noun
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1

A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.

2

A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).

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gasgasoline

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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