define what is petroleum
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Petroleum is a dark coloured,thick crude oil found deep below the ground in certain areas. The name petroleum means rock oil.It is called petroleum because it is found under the crust of earth trapped in rocks. It is also a fossil fuel.It is also called as crude oil or mineral oil.
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Petroleum is a naturally occurring liquid found beneath the earth's surface that can be refined into fuel. Petroleum is used as fuel to power vehicles, heating units, and machines, as well as it can be converted into plastics and other material.
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