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fossil oil

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fossil oil has 1 sense
  1. petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil - a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
    --1 is a kind of oil; fossil fuel
    --1 has substances: carbon, C, atomic number 6
    --1 has particulars: residual oil, resid

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Fossil Oil

Description:

Fossil oil, also known as petroleum or crude oil, is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid that is extracted from the Earth's crust. It is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals which underwent millions of years of decomposition and pressure.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The country heavily relies on fossil oil for its energy needs.
  2. Scientists study the chemical composition of fossil oil to better understand its properties.
  3. Fossil oil is a non-renewable resource and its extraction has significant environmental impacts.

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