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Mobil

The English word “Mobil” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. A brand name associated with an Anglo-American oil company (of the same name) which merged with Exxon to form ExxonMobil.

Etymology

From Mobiloil brand of automobile lubricating oil introduced by Vacuum Oil Company in 1904, synchronically clipping of automobile.

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