Unleaded Meaning in English
word
ənˈɫɛdɪd
uhn-LED-id
ʌnlˈɛdɪd
un-LED-id
Definition
Describes fuel, especially gasoline or petrol, that does not contain the metal lead. It is considered safer and better for the environment.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to describe gasoline/petrol at gas stations; 'unleaded' is sometimes contrasted with 'regular' or 'leaded'. Rare in casual speech outside car/travel contexts. Signs often say 'unleaded fuel only'.
Spanish: sin plomoPortuguese (BR): sem chumboPortuguese (PT): sem chumboChinese (Simplified): 无铅Chinese (Traditional): 無鉛Hindi: सीसा रहितArabic: خالٍ من الرصاصBengali: অ্যালেডবিহীন - সিসামুক্তRussian: бензин без свинца - неэтилированныйJapanese: 無鉛（ガソリン）Vietnamese: không chìKorean: 무연Turkish: kurşunsuzUrdu: غیر سیسہ شدہIndonesian: tanpa timbal
Example Sentences
I always buy unleaded gasoline for my car.
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This station only sells unleaded fuel.
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Look for the unleaded sign before you fill up.
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Most cars today use only unleaded gas—it’s better for the engine and the air.
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Don’t forget, your rental requires unleaded only.
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When did they switch to unleaded at this station?
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