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Definition and Synonyms for 石油
| 1. | 重油 | 主に炭化水素から成る暗色の油 |
| Petroleum | a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | |
| Synonyms: | 原油, 石油, 重油 |
Meanings for each kanji in 石油
| 石 | stone | Kanji Details » |
| 油 | oil; fat | Kanji Details » |
Categories 石油 is a member of
| 1. | 化石燃料 | 地球の地殻の中の岩石中に保存されている有機物の残存物から成る燃料で、炭素と水素の含有度が高い |
| Fossil Fuel | fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content | |
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| 2. | 油 | 水と融和しない、物を滑らせやすいまたは粘性のある液体あるいは液状化する物質 |
| Oil | a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water | |
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Sample Sentences for 石油
人間がすべての石油を使い切ってしまうときがおとずれるかもしれない。
The time may come when people will have used up all the oil.
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