# petrophilic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɛtɹəˈfɪlɪk/

## Definitions
1. Thriving in rocky environments.
2. Able to digest petroleum byproducts.

## Etymology
From petro- + -philic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/petrophilic