petrolize

/pəˈtrɒlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with a process that produces petrol or gasoline, especially from coal, oil shale, or biomass

“The company aimed to petrolize alternative energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.”

2. verb

to make something suitable or adapted for use with petrol or gasoline, especially a vehicle

“The mechanic had to petrolize the old car to make it roadworthy again.”

Synonyms

  • process
  • refine

Antonyms

  • decarbonize
  • depetrolize