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Why do we call gasoline gasoline if it's not a gas?

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Why do people call gasoline gas if its not a gas?

"Gas"oline .. idiot.


Why do they call petrol gas in America?

Gas is short for gasoline.


What do the British call gasoline?

As in "gasoline", it would be "petrol". In the UK, gas means "a chemical in a vapour state". A "gas pedal" is called an "accelerator".


What do we call a place where we take petrol for our car?

In the US, we get gasoline for our car at a gas station. It goes into a gas tank.


What is the difference between unleaded gas and petrol?

Unleaded gas is petrol. In some countries they call it petrol and in others it is called gasoline or gas.


What kind of gas does a Rolls-Royce use?

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Gas odor in your house why is that?

If you are smelling natural gas, you have a problem and should immediately call the gas company. They will come and check it out. If you are smelling gasoline, then someone spilled some gasoline or something is not venting properly. In either case, if the smell is strong, you might want to vacate the house and give the fire department a call to see if they can help.


Is gasoline a solid?

Gasoline is not a solid it is a gas.


Is gas a fluid?

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Is natural gas the same as gasoline?

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