petroleum

noun
UK: /pəˈtrəʊ.li.əm/
US: /pəˈtroʊ.li.əm/

  1. A dark, thick oil found under the Earth's surface, which can be refined into fuels like gasoline and kerosene.

    1. We get fuel for cars from petroleum.
    2. The petroleum industry is a major part of the economy of some countries.

  2. Crude oil as it naturally occurs before being processed.

    1. The tanker spilled petroleum into the ocean.
    2. Exploration companies are searching for new sources of petroleum under the sea.

Synonyms

crude oil oil black gold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "petroleum" in English means: A dark, thick oil found under the Earth's surface, which can be refined into fuels like gasoline and kerosene., Crude oil as it naturally occurs before being processed..

The phonetic transcription of "petroleum" is /pəˈtrəʊ.li.əm/ in British English and /pəˈtroʊ.li.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "petroleum": crude oil, oil, black gold.

Example usage of "petroleum": "We get fuel for cars from petroleum.". More examples on the page.