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petroleum [pıˈtrəʊlıəm] N

petroleum

石油 shíyóu

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Many of the same problems associated with natural petroleum exist with waste oil. en.wikipedia.org

The discoveries show that, at least locally, there is a working petroleum system. en.wikipedia.org

Two million tons of petroleum-derived ethanol are produced annually. en.wikipedia.org

More directly, the high petroleum (oil) and gas prices of 2005 have only added to the attraction of renewable energy sources. en.wikipedia.org

Today, the entire southern end of the site is covered by a petroleum refinery and has been largely demolished, making excavations difficult or impossible. en.wikipedia.org

Fishing in the area suffers from pollution from petroleum drilling, lack of equipment and seasons in which fishing is not permitted. en.wikipedia.org

It later acquired refineries and petroleum transport and marketing firms with the aim of being a total energy company. en.wikipedia.org

In addition to pollution through human activities, millions of tons of petroleum enter the marine environment every year from natural seepages. en.wikipedia.org

The institute is associated with international universities and institutions specialising in petroleum technology. en.wikipedia.org

The structures there have only been revealed through deep drilling in petroleum exploration. en.wikipedia.org

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