A2NounMasculine
il petrolio
oil / petroleum
/peh-TROH-lyoh/
Plural: petroli
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What does ‘petrolio’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il prezzo del petrolio influenza l'economia mondiale.
The price of oil influences the world economy.
Una fuoriuscita di petrolio ha inquinato il mare.
An oil spill has polluted the sea.
About This Word
Petrolio = crude oil; benzina = petrol/gasoline. 'Raffineria di petrolio' = oil refinery.
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