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petroleum

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/ noun B2
  1. A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface. (countable, uncountable) · petroleum-based products

Plural petroleums

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