petroleum
Pronunciation
  • (GA) IPA: /pəˈtɹoʊliəm/
Noun

petroleum (plural petroleums)

  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 oil, oil
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