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crude oil

American  

noun

  1. petroleum as it comes from the ground, before refining.

crude oil British  

noun

  1. petroleum before it has been refined

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crude oil Scientific  
/ kro̅o̅d /

  1. Unrefined petroleum.

Etymology

Origin of crude oil

First recorded in 1860–65

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The CMA found that retail prices tended to "rise like a rocket, but fall like a feather" in response to increases or decreases in the cost of crude oil.

From BBC

In global energy markets, the price of crude oil fell more than 5%.

From BBC

Brent crude oil has soared after a clear break above $66.80/bbl, the markets strategist notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan, in turn, can get inflationary relief from a stronger yen because it relies heavily on imports, including crude oil and natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. crude oil inventories fell last week as imports declined and exports rose, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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