- petroleous
- pe·tro·le·ous
English syllables. 2014.
petroleous
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petroleous — pə̇.ˈtrōlēəs adjective Etymology: petroleum + ous : containing petroleum … Useful english dictionary
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
