leaded gasoline meaning

UK US /ˈlɛdɪd ˈɡæsəlin/ 5 syllables

leaded gasoline (noun): gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks.

Definition of leaded gasoline

  1. gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks
    • combustion of leaded gasoline released lead into the air where it could cause lead poisoning

    Synonyms: leaded petrol

    Opposite: unleaded gasoline

    Type of: gasoline

How to pronounce leaded gasoline

leaded gasoline is pronounced /ˈlɛdɪd ˈɡæsəlin/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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