petroleum

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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

Related terms

• (not a synonym) petrol (gasoline, gas)
• linoleum

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