ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (business) Conversion of a country or region to a petroleum-based economy.

Example Sentences

the petrolization of a swamp

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include potabilization, jetting, kerosene, sulphurization, sulfurization, phytodepuration.

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