Petroleum
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A naturally occurring liquid fossil fuel found beneath the Earth's surface, composed of hydrocarbon compounds. It is refined into various products including petrol, diesel, and other chemicals.
“The country's economy relies heavily on petroleum exports for revenue.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/pəˈtroʊliəm/
Syllables
pe·tro·le·um
Related Words
Synonyms
crude oiloilfossil fuel
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Contains 'PETROL' as base; watch for 'EU' vowel combination
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; 'P' and 'M' provide good scoring potential
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