Leaded Petrol (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The widespread use of leaded petrol in the 1960s and 1970s led to significant environmental and health concerns.
- Combustion of leaded gasoline released lead into the air where it could cause lead poisoning and other serious health issues.
- Leaded petrol was phased out in many countries due to its toxic effects on humans and the environment.
- The ban on leaded petrol has been in place since the 1990s in an effort to reduce air pollution and lead exposure.
- Studies have shown that exposure to leaded petrol can have long-lasting effects on cognitive development and neurological function.