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petroleous
adjective
/ˈpɛtrəˌloʊəs/containing petroleum or relating to petroleum extraction
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Petroleous in context
The petroleous substance seeped into the ground, creating a hazardous environment for local wildlife.
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Synonyms for petroleous
oilfossilhydrocarbon
Word history
Where petroleous comes from
Formed from 'petrol' and the adjective suffix '-eous'.
Natural combinations
Common collocations
- petroleous deposits
- petroleous substances
- petroleous compounds
- petroleous emissions
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“containing petroleum or relating to petroleum extraction”
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