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Petroleum (L. petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, literally "rock oil") or crude oilis a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights, and other organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the earth's surface.
The term "petroleum" was first used in the treatise De Natura Fossilium, published in 1546 by the German mineralogist Georg Bauer, also known as Georgius Agricola.[1]
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Is petroleum the same as oil?
Oil and petroleum are the same thing.
What is Venezuela's major industry?
Petroleum Petroleum
Is petroleum used in motor oil?
Yes . . . motor oil IS refined petroleum.
Is oil and petroleum use efficient?
Oil and Petroleum use is very efficient.
Are petroleum and oil the same thing and why?
No they are not. why i am not sure, but i think it is because 1. petroleum is used differently than oil. 2. oil is thicker than petroleum 3. If thy were the same thing than why would they be called different?
Did crude oil means petroleum?
Petroleum is refined from crude oil and is but one fraction only
What does petroleum make?
petroleum jelly, oil, and gasoline are some
What is the difference of oil and petroleum?
Oil is a broad term that can refer to any viscous liquid that is not soluble in water, while petroleum specifically refers to a type of oil that is derived from crude oil through a refining process. In other words, petroleum is a subset of oil.
Is there petroleum in canola oil?
NO!
What is synonym of oil?
petroleum
Is petroleum a gas?
Petroleum is a crude oil that is used to produce gasoline.
Hoqw does petroleum oil help us in your everyday life?
How does petroleum oil help us in our everyday lives
