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petroleum-based

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/pəˈtroʊliːəm beɪst/ · pe-tro-le-um-based

Referring to products that are derived from petroleum.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Referring to products that are derived from petroleum.

ایسی مصنوعات کا حوالہ جو پیٹرولیم سے حاصل کی جاتی ہیں۔

پیٹرولیم پر مبنی

petroleum par mabni

Synonyms

oil-basedfossil fuel-basedpetroleum-derivedتیل پر مبنیفوسل ایندھن پر مبنیپیٹرولیم سے حاصل کردہ

Antonyms

bio-basedsustainablerenewableبایو پر مبنیپائیدارنو تجدید

Common Collocations

  • petroleum-based products
  • petroleum-based chemicals
  • petroleum-based fuels

Example Sentences

The company specializes in petroleum-based products.

یہ کمپنی پیٹرولیم پر مبنی مصنوعات میں مہارت رکھتی ہے۔

Yeh company petroleum par mabni masnoo'at mein maharat rakhti hai.

Petroleum-based fuels are a significant source of energy.

پیٹرولیم پر مبنی ایندھن توانائی کا ایک اہم ذریعہ ہیں۔

Petroleum par mabni aindhan tawanai ka aik ahem zariya hain.

Many industries rely on petroleum-based chemicals for production.

بہت سی صنعتیں پیداوار کے لیے پیٹرولیم پر مبنی کیمیکلز پر انحصار کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si sanatein paidawar ke liye petroleum par mabni chemicals par inhasar karti hain.

Easily Confused With

petroleum jelly:Petroleum jelly is a specific product made from petroleum, while 'petroleum-based' refers to a broader category of products.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of petroleum as a base ingredient in many products.

Imagine oil rigs extracting petroleum from deep in the earth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "petroleum" — rock oil

First known use: 17th century

The term 'petroleum' originates from the Latin words 'petra' meaning rock and 'oleum' meaning oil. The word 'based' signifies that something is made using petroleum as a primary ingredient.