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Meaning of petroleum

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

petroleum

Pronunciation:/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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

    Synonyms:crude oiloil