leaded petrol meaning

UK US /ˈlɛdɪd ˈpɛtroʊl/ 4 syllables

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

Definition of leaded petrol

  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 gasoline

    Type of: gasoline

How to pronounce leaded petrol

leaded petrol is pronounced /ˈlɛdɪd ˈpɛtroʊl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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