Petrolyo (en. Petroleum)

pe-tro-lyo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid source of energy derived from layered deposits of organic materials.
Petroleum is one of the most important energy sources in the world.
Ang petrolyo ay isa sa pinakamahalagang pinagkukunan ng enerhiya sa mundo.
A substance commonly used to produce gasoline, diesel, and other products.
New technologies help in better utilization of petroleum.
Ang mga bagong teknolohiya ay tumutulong sa mas mahusay na paggamit ng petrolyo.
One of the main sources of income for many countries.
The price of petroleum significantly affects the economies of countries that export it.
Ang presyo ng petrolyo ay may malaking epekto sa ekonomiya ng mga bansa na nag-e-export nito.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

exploitation of petroleum
The process of extracting and utilizing petroleum.
pagsasamantala sa petrolyo

Related Words

gasoline
A product derived from petroleum used as fuel for vehicles.
gasolina
diesel
A type of fuel derived from petroleum, commonly used in passenger vehicles and trucks.
diesel

Slang Meanings

Cash (money)
He needs cash to go shopping.
Kailangan niya ng petrolyo para makapag-shopping.
Food or drink
The dish got ruined because I knocked it over, damn that thing!
Nasira ang ulam kasi tinagilid ko sa 'petrolyo' basta 'yang hayop na 'yan!