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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

Example Sentences

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The company confirmed in a statement posted on social media that the U.S. and PdVSA have been holding negotiations for the sale of crude oil volumes, with those talks based on a commercial transaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smith said crude oil is still being loaded into tankers in Venezuela, “presumably so they do not have to fill inventories to the brim or cut production further.”

From MarketWatch

“We have engaged the world’s leading commodity marketers and key banks to execute and provide financial support for these crude oil and crude products sales,” the Department added.

From Barron's

U.S. crude oil inventories fell more than expected last week while product stocks continued to see substantial builds, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two US officials told the broadcaster that American forces plan to intercept the ship, which historically has carried Venezuelan crude oil and is thought to be between Scotland and Iceland.

From BBC

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