Petroleum
dasNounpetroleum; kerosene
English translations
- 01
petroleum
- 02
oil
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine farblose, entzündliche Flüssigkeit, die aus Erdöl gewonnen wird und als Brennstoff dient.
- English meaning
- kerosene
- Synonym
- Kerosin
- German example
- Die Lampe wurde mit Petroleum betrieben.
- English example
- The lamp was powered by kerosene.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Petroleum
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Erdöl
Petroleum
- Flüssiggas
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Erdölfraktion
Petroleum fraction
- Sulfan
Sulfane
- Baryt
Barite
- Rohöl
Crude oil is petroleum in its natural, unrefined state, extracted directly from the earth.
- Barit
Barite
- aliphatisch
Aliphatic refers to organic chemical compounds that are chain-like or cyclic, but not aromatic.
- Kerosin
Kerosene
- Paraffin
Paraffin is a waxy substance derived from petroleum, used to make candles, cosmetics, and coatings.
- Schweröl
Heavy fuel oil is a viscous, difficult-to-ignite petroleum product mainly used as fuel in ships and power plants.
- Isomerisierung
isomerization
- Erdölprodukt
Petroleum product
- Schwerspat
Barite
- Vormaterial
Raw material
- Öllampe
Oil lamp
Example sentences with “Petroleum”
Das Licht wird mit Petroleum betrieben. (The light is powered by kerosene.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Petroleum?
It is neuter (das Petroleum).