释义 |
petroliferous, a.|pɛtrəʊˈlɪfərəs| [f. petroleum or petrol + -i-ferous, -ferous, q.v.] Producing or yielding petroleum.
1890in Cent. Dict. 1898Nature 5 May 20/2 Subterranean petroliferous strata. 1900Pop. Sci. Monthly Mar. 610 The new oil rock had proved petroliferous. |