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petroleum

🇬🇧 UK/pә'trәuliәm/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREA2

Definitions

n.

A naturally occurring flammable liquid found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons; crude oil.

石油,原油

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
petrrock, stone
+
oconnector
+
leoil
+
umsuffix
=petroleum

Common Collocations

  • 1.petroleum industry石油工业
  • 2.petroleum products石油产品
  • 3.crude petroleum原油

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Petroleum is the primary energy source for modern transportation.

  • 2.

    The petroleum industry faces pressure to reduce emissions.

  • 3.

    Refined petroleum products include gasoline and diesel fuel.

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