petrolization
/ˌpɛtrəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/ /ˌpɛtr(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃn/noun
The covering of water with a surface film of oil in order to kill mosquito larvae.
Origin
Early 20th century. From petrolize + -ation.
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