Petroleum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈtɹoʊliəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petroleum is a noun meaning A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface.
Meaning
A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface.
Example Sentences
petroleum-based products
Coal and petroleum do not occur hap-hazard in nature, but the aggregate occurrence of each product in any region forms a definite, limited horizon, which, in its continuance, is independent of the bedding plane.
Word Forms
- petroleums
- petrolea
- petrolaeum
Synonyms for petroleum
Depending on context, synonyms include gas, gasoline, juice, petrol, crude.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crude, tar, kerosene, petrochemical, petrol, gasoline.
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