Meaning of the word petroleum in English
What does petroleum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
petroleum
US /pəˈtroʊ.li.əm/
UK /pəˈtrəʊ.li.əm/
Noun
a thick, flammable, yellow-to-black liquid hydrocarbon mixture found in the earth's crust, from which gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil are obtained; crude oil
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The global economy is heavily reliant on petroleum.
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Drilling for petroleum can have significant environmental impacts.
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