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Grade 7
(pe-tro-le-um) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a thick dark liquid found underground. it is used to make fuel and other products.

Example Sentence

Petroleum is a natural resource.

More Example Sentences

Many products come from petroleum oil.

Synonyms

oil; fossil fuel; oil" class="word-page__definition-link">crude oil

Antonyms

water

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Rhymes

  • linoleum
  • petroleum
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