Petrodiesel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petrodiesel is a noun meaning (retronym) Diesel derived from petroleum (contrasted with biodiesel).
Meaning
(retronym) Diesel derived from petroleum (contrasted with biodiesel).
Example Sentences
Biodiesel these days is selling at about the same prices as petrodiesel, or even a little more in many places.
Biodiesel is a technologically feasible alternative to petrodiesel, but nowadays biodiesel costs 1.5 to 3 times more than fossil diesel in developed countries.
Word Forms
- petrodiesels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biodiesel, bioderv, petroproduct, petrochemical, petrocarbon, petchem.
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