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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

  1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
  2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
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