petrolization en · NOUN
Etymology
From petrol + -ization.
Meanings
-
(countable, uncountable) The treatment of water with kerosene in order to exterminate mosquitoes.
the petrolization of a swamp
- (countable, uncountable) Conversion of a country or region to a petroleum-based economy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| petrolizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |