word
barrel of oil equivalent
BAIR-ul ov OYL ih-KWIV-ah-lent
ˈbærəl ɒv ɔɪl ɪˈkwɪvələntListen
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Syllable breakdown
barrelofoilequivalent
Dictionary meaning
unit of energy equivalent to the energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil; used to compare different energy sources
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