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Rock Oil (Noun)

Meaning

A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The large industrial machinery relied on rock oil as a fuel source to keep the facility running efficiently.
  • A thick, black layer of rock oil was extracted from the well after drilling operations had ceased.
  • Experts explained to the local community the dangers associated with accidental rock oil spills and potential contamination of groundwater sources.
  • To help manage oil leaks and other potential disasters, engineers working with the mining operation prepared for handling the environmental impacts of the hazardous rock oil byproducts.
  • New legislation on refining practices came into effect due to safety concerns related to storing rock oil for longer durations underground.

Synonyms

  • Fossil Oil
  • Crude Oil
  • Petroleum
  • Crude
  • Oil

Hypernyms

  • Fossil Fuel
  • Oil

Hyponyms

  • Residual Oil
  • Resid
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