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OP Isn't petrus a rock (viz. St. Peter) and oleum simply oil, so petroleum is just that - oil from the rocks. How did Wordsmith get to "Per"?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Source of the word petroleum gidi 12/08/09 08:04 PM Re: Source of the word petroleum tsuwm 12/08/09 08:25 PM Re: Source of the word petroleum olly 12/09/09 01:56 AM
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