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Crude is the correct term for describing oil that is either metered at the shipping terminal or at delivery to the refinery. Crude oil is sometimes referred to as "raw oil" or unrefined oil, but I prefer the word crude oil. Some confusion occurs when we speak of reservoir oil or oil that is in the formation as crude oil. Due to liberation of gas, the composition of oil in the reservoir is different than what actually is shipped from a terminal. Sorry- while I can give you other words, but not better words.

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