ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonpetroleum

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Nonpetroleum is an adjective meaning (of fuel) Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum.

Meaning

(of fuel) Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum.

Example Sentences

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.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nongasoline, nonpetrochemical, nonoil, nonfossil, nonfuel, non-fossil.

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