Petrolization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petrolization is a noun meaning The treatment of water with kerosene in order to exterminate mosquitoes.
Meaning
The treatment of water with kerosene in order to exterminate mosquitoes.
More Meanings
- (business) Conversion of a country or region to a petroleum-based economy.
Example Sentences
the petrolization of a swamp
Word Forms
- petrolizations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include potabilization, jetting, kerosene, sulphurization, sulfurization, phytodepuration.
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