>The gasoline around the world is called "benzine", probably because it has
>something to do with Mr. Benz.
>Although in America it is "gasoline", in the other English speaking
>countries "petrol", in Europe proper it is "benzine".  I don't know what it
>is called in South America.

The use of "benzine" for gasoline is unfortunate, as there is already a
specifical organic chemical with that name (actually used as a
lead-substitute in gasoline).

Use of "petrol" is also unfortunate, as it's just an abbreviation of
petroleum, which could be crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, diesel
distillate...

Gasoline is really no better, though pleasingly short, as it's not a gas at
all, and there are real gases available as gasoline substitutes...

Looks like the world needs a new word for the substance. Suggestions?

Andrew