petroleum
noun/pəˈtroʊliəm/
Frequency rank: #4,798 most common English word
Meaning
A natural liquid found underground, refined to make fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
Example sentence
The country depends heavily on petroleum exports to support its economy.
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