Word Finder - gallon

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A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints

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Exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon

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231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters for liquids (a "U.S. liquid gallon")

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One-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").

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(in the plural) A large quantity (of any liquid).

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The pipe burst and gallons of water flooded into the kitchen.

How much does a gallon of milk weigh?

Each gallon of their waters contains about 28.5 cub.

He assumes that in what is considered a good producing district the amount of petroleum which can be obtained from a cubic foot of rock would not be more than a gallon, and that the average thickness of the oil-bearing rock would not exceed 5 ft.

In addition to the scenery, we have a million gallon hot spring pool run by the town.

And say the net cost to society of having a gallon of polluted water dumped into the river—the cleanup cost, or the economic impact of the gallon of dirty water—is $10.

A table which indicates the weight per gallon of spirituous liquors for every degree of Sikes's hydrometer is printed in 23 and 24 Vict.

The British imperial gallon of four quarts contains 277.274 cub.

In the United Kingdom the excise duty is eleven shillings per proof gallon of alcohol, while the customs duty is eleven shillings and 5' g fivepence; the magnitude of these imposts may be more readily understood when one remembers that the proof gallon costs only about sevenpence to manufacture.

For use on ordinary water-meadows, however, not only is very clear water often found to be perfectly efficient, but water having no more than a few grains of dissolved matter per gallon answers the purposes in view satisfactorily.

The actual miles per gallon performance may vary depending on the vehicle.

Even though this dance genre is now associated with gallon hats and spurs, country western dancing actually originates from the first immigrants to America.

While it's certainly not worth driving several miles out of your way to save pennies per gallon on gas, a short detour may be a cost effective choice for cutting your fuel costs.

According to statistics on the price of gas as computed by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, on December 7, 2008, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the U.S. was approximately $0.94.

However, on the same day just one short year later, the price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline has risen to a U.S. average of $2.63.

In 2012, Toyota began offering the Prius Plug-In, which is capable of getting 87 miles per gallon (mpg).

Since fuel economy is an important consideration for many hybrid buyers, it's a good idea to compare cars based on their estimated miles per gallon.

Fuel stations in the Midwest, Minnesota and Illinois are offering E85 fuel, often at lower prices per gallon than traditional unleaded fuel.

Some experts contend that ethanol is more expensive per mile than a gallon of gasoline.

A car will not go as far on a gallon of ethanol as it would on a gallon of gasoline.

A car won't go as far on a gallon of ethanol as it would on a gallon of conventional gasoline.

It requires that all cars get at least 35 miles to the gallon by 2020.

The chart highlights common fuel efficient SUVS, their average overall mileage per gallon, starting price and whether or not they are hybrid models.

When gas spikes to the $3 per gallon range and above, hybrid car owners can realize significant savings.

It only takes one gallon of motor oil to contaminate one million gallons of drinking water.

Unlike composting bins, that have a twenty-five or fifty gallon capacities, these spherical composters have an amazing seventy-one gallon capacity.

My two quarts and one gallon of paint plus an afternoon's time has really made a difference.

The contestants were given the option of buying one gallon of paint for $25.

Again, at your local home improvement store, take a stroll down the paint aisle and you will see gallon cans of white paint called "Ultra Pure White" -- this is the white you want.

Valspar is sold at Lowes and is $23 per gallon.

It ranges in price from $37-$40 per gallon.

Just be sure to write down the parts per gallon added, in case you need more.

Olympic offers reasonably priced, "green" paints that cost around $18 to $25 per gallon and are available in more than 1,200 colors.

Not everyone can afford a 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium in their college freshman's old bedroom.

Mantle lamps produce up to four times more light than wick lamps per gallon of kerosene.

Dilute at a ratio of one cup vinegar or pickle juice to one gallon of water and use it to water your gardenias once a month.

Many recipes call for variations on the standard recipe of one gallon of vinegar, such as adding one ounce of dishwashing liquid, or one cup of salt, or one cup of lemon juice, or one ounce of essential oil.

You may also use one gallon of vinegar mixed with one ounce of dishwashing liquid or soap.

Another recipe calls for one gallon of vinegar, one ounce of soap and one cup of salt.

You may mix one ounce of soap or dishwashing liquid into one gallon of vinegar and use this as a weed killer.

Another recipe calls for one gallon vinegar, one cup of salt and one ounce of dishwashing liquid.

Reservoir - The storage container that holds the liquid nutrient solution, these are usually made from 5 gallon buckets or plastic storage bins.

Quality stain usually costs around $20 per gallon and you will pay about $30 per gallon for a quality polyurethane.

Expect to pay around $30 per gallon for Behr deck stain.

One gallon covers approximately 250 square feet of deck.

While pricier paints are typically better quality than their cheaper counterparts, simply picking the most expensive gallon of paint on the shelf isn't enough to guarantee the house paint quality you're after.

While you will pay more up front for the paint per gallon, you'll need less of it and less time to get the job done in as well.

Families might find it useful to keep a look out for gallon bottles or other large sizes as these can represent a significant cost saving.

After all the garlic is pureed, mix it in with the gallon of water.

It is not unusual to be able to find organic milk clearanced for as little as a dollar a gallon in some areas.

One way is to add a half cup of Borax to a gallon of hot water.