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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