petroleum — meaning in English
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English meaning
- oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
Senses
petroleum is used for these senses in English:
- oil Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
oil — full definition
- noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
- verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.