crude oil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crude oil
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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According to the researchers, fire whirls can burn crude oil nearly twice as fast as traditional in situ fire pools.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The investigation published last week showed that global advisory firm Mercer has invested on Tuvalu's behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
U.S. crude oil inventories extended their decline, falling by 8 million barrels, as exports rose and refineries ran near full capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Refiners have the ability to optimize their product slate, even with constraints around crude oil, Salazar said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
This time I've sprayed my white-blond strands a deep black, as if I'd dipped them in crude oil.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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