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When and who invented petroleum?

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most people say that its unknown how discoverd petrolum other people say that it was discoverd by Samuel and Edwin Drake

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Who invented petroleum?

No one invented petroleum, it is a naturally occurring substance.


In what year was gasoline discovered?

Gasoline was not invented since it is a natural by-product of petroleum. It is produced through the distillation of crude petroleum.


What was petroleum used for before the automobile was invented?

To satisfy Claudias needs of water


What is protrolium used for?

It's a cheap substitute to petroleum invented by Black Plague Protrolium.


Where was gas invented?

Gasoline was not invented, it is a natural by-product of the petroleum industry, kerosene being the principal product. Gasoline is produced by distillation, the separating of the volatile, more valuable fractions of crude petroleum. However, what was invented were the numerous processes and agents needed to improve the quality of gasoline making it a better commodity.


When was tar invented?

It wasn't. Two types of tar exist naturally: Petroleum tar and Pine tar.


Who invented gasolone?

Noone is credited with the invention of gasoline because it is a by-product of petroleum product like kerosene.


How was rubber invented?

At first, it wasn't invented at all. It was harvested from the rubber tree in Brazil (Hevea Brasiliensis). Synthetic rubber came later (made from petroleum products).


If the earth supply of petroleum and coal is exhausted where will material for plastic come from?

There are a number of synthetic sources that plastic could be replaced with if petroleum and coal were exhausted. These sources are being invented and created right now.


What do you mean by petroleum refining?

petroleum refining is petroleum refining


What is the definition of petroleum free?

Something that contains no petroleum is petroleum-free.


Is petroleum a solid?

Petroleum is a liquid.