petro-
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[edit] Etymology
1. From Latin petra (“stone, rock”), from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra, “stone, rock”). 2. Clipping of petroleum.
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petro-
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[edit] Usage notes
- When used as a combining form for petroleum, its etymological meaning is misleading. Better would be to use oleo- (for products associated with oil)
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petro-
- petro- (all senses)