petrolage
/ˈpɛtrəlɑː(d)ʒ/Now rare
noun
The covering of water with a film of oil to prevent mosquitoes breeding.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The British Medical Journal. From petrol- + -age.
| 单词 | petrolage |
| 释义 | petrolage/ˈpɛtrəlɑː(d)ʒ/Now rare noun The covering of water with a film of oil to prevent mosquitoes breeding. Origin |
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