petro
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɛtɹoʊ// petro
n. a short way of saying petroleum, which is the raw material used to make oil and gas.
n. a shortened form of petroleum, referring to the liquid or solid hydrocarbon deposits found in the earth.
The company is looking for new sources of petro.
Global demand for petro continues to rise as developing nations expand their manufacturing sectors.
The geopolitical landscape is heavily influenced by petro, as nations with significant reserves often wield considerable economic leverage over their trading partners.