- petroleous
- \\pə̇.ˈtrōlēəs\ adjective
Etymology: petroleum + -ous: containing petroleum
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
petroleous
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petroleous — pe·tro·le·ous … English syllables
petroleum — petroleous, adj. /peuh troh lee euhm/, n. an oily, thick, flammable, usually dark colored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in various parts of the world and commonly obtained by drilling:… … Universalium
pe|tro|le|ous — «puh TROH lee uhs», adjective. containing petroleum: »In the sweltering reaches of the petroleous Persian Gulf (Time) … Useful english dictionary
