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petroleum

Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and elaion – oil or Latin oleum – oil ) or crude oil, sometimes colloquially called black gold or "Texas Tea", is a thick, dark brown or greenish liquid. Petroleum exists in the upper strata of some areas of the Earth's crust.

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  • petroleum, Crude oil, Crude petroleum, Used oil, Oil - Enviromental Impact, Brend, Brend Blend, Petro, Crude, Conventional oil, Black gold, Petroleum maturation, Petrol oil, Petroleum Production, Petroleum Refining, Petrolium, Vitor
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