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Sand does not 'absorb' oil as it is none absorbant, however oil will coat the particles of sand thereby giving the impression of absorbing oil as this is what it appears to do when the sand is dry
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∙ 15y agoYes! Tim.smith wants to know how to get the sand out after the oil combinds
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∙ 15y agoSand grains do not absorb water, but each grain's surface does have an affinity for water. So water can easily fit in between the grains of sand, actually wicking in from adjacent areas.
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your moms boobs
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How do you separate a mixture of sand salt and oil?
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How much water sand absorb?
by the SUN
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no!
Can gauze absorb oil?
no
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Sand.
