Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: petroleum
IPA transcription: [pətɹ'oʊliəm]
Pronunciations of petroleum
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: petroleum, crude_oil, crude, rock_oil, fossil_oil, oil
    Meaning: a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
Usage examples
  • FROM PETROLEUM V. NASBY
  • Petroleum is preferred by some to linseed oil, but, to tell the truth, I can see no difference in the action of linseed, petroleum or olive oil.
  • Trading schooners and barques used in these localities are often fitted with petroleum oil engines, which enable them to continue their voyages during calm or adverse weather.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Interstate 35, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Second Malaysia Plan, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Fossil fuel, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Montreal, License CC BY-SA 4.0