What does nonpetroleum mean?
Nonpetroleum means (of fuel) Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(of fuel) Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum..
The petroleum part of the trade deficit exceeded the nonpetroleum share for the first time since October 1992, reflecting both the run-up in oil prices and slackening demand for foreign-made goods like television sets, clothing, appliance and furniture.
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Nonpetroleum means (of fuel) Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum..
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The petroleum part of the trade deficit exceeded the nonpetroleum share for the first time since October 1992, reflecting both the run-up in oil prices and slackening demand for foreign-made goods like television sets, clothing, appliance and furniture.
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