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petroleum

Pronunciation: [pəˈtroʊliəm]

Word

Learn how to use petroleum in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “energy resources”

(noun) a thick, dark liquid found underground, made from broken-down plants and animals. It's used to create fuel, like gasoline for cars, and other products we use every day.

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The company discovered a large reserve of petroleum, which will help fuel the city for years.

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The region does not have any petroleum deposits, so they rely on imports for energy.

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How is petroleum extracted from the ground?

Context: “industrial products”

(noun) a substance used to make many different things. This includes plastics, chemicals, and other materials we use in everyday products.

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Petroleum is an important resource for making products like plastic bottles and toys.

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Without petroleum, many products we use today would not be possible to make.

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What other products can be made from petroleum besides fuel?

How to pronounce petroleum

Pronunciation: [pəˈtroʊliəm]

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