petroleum
word
Definition
A thick, dark liquid found underground, used to make fuel such as gasoline, diesel, and many industrial products. It is also called crude oil before being refined.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in scientific, industrial, and economic contexts. Typically refers to the raw material before refining, while 'oil' can mean both petroleum and other oils. Collocations: 'petroleum industry,' 'petroleum products,' 'petroleum reserves.' Not used for cooking oil.
Spanish: petróleoPortuguese (BR): petróleoPortuguese (PT): petróleoChinese (Simplified): 石油Chinese (Traditional): 石油Hindi: पेट्रोलियमArabic: النفطBengali: পেট্রোলিয়াম - অপরিশোধিত তেলRussian: нефтьJapanese: 石油Vietnamese: dầu mỏKorean: 석유Turkish: petrol - ham petrolUrdu: پیٹرولیم - خام تیلIndonesian: minyak bumi
Example Sentences
Many countries export petroleum.
basic
Petroleum is used to make gasoline.
basic
The price of petroleum changes almost every day.
natural
Petroleum is found deep underground.
basic
Most plastics are made from petroleum.
natural
The city's economy depends on the petroleum industry.
natural