The distinctive scent, caused by geosmin, which accompanies the first rain after a long, warm, dry spell. / The yellow organic oil that yields this scent.

A pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in lubricants and ointments.

A shallow glass dish, with a loose-fitting cover, used to culture bacteria.

One who sniffs petrol to experience a high. / (slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) An Australian Aboriginal.

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

An ancient city and archaeological site in Jordan. / An ancient Hellenistic city and former bishopric in Roman Egypt; in full, Petra in Aegypto.

(Britain) A greyish blue colour, tinted with green.

(Britain) Of a greyish blue colour, tinted with green.

Petrification. / An object that has become petrified. / The condition of being petrified.

To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals. / To produce rigidity akin to stone. / To immobilize with fright.