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grassoline
 n.— «The liquid—known as green gasoline—is the chemical equivalent of traditional gasoline, but cleaner and less expensive. According to its inventor, that means the green gas, also referred to as grassoline, has the potential to transform the economy.» —“The greening of gasoline” by Dave Copeland Boston Globe (Massachusetts) July 13, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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