Nonpetroleum
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Not petroleum-based, not containing petroleum. not-comparable
"The petroleum part of the trade deficit exceeded the nonpetroleum share for the first time since October 1992, reflecting both the run-up in oil prices and slackening demand for foreign-made goods like television sets, clothing, appliance and furniture."
Example
More examples"The petroleum part of the trade deficit exceeded the nonpetroleum share for the first time since October 1992, reflecting both the run-up in oil prices and slackening demand for foreign-made goods like television sets, clothing, appliance and furniture."
Etymology
From non- + petroleum.
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