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pe·tro·le·um
 petroleum
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- pronunciation:
- p
tro
li
m
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a thick oil found beneath the earth's surface which is made into gasoline, heating oil, and other products.
- similar words:
- oil
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| derivation: |
petroleous (adj.) |
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