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Commonly, Petroleum is regarded as a very close synonym of Crude Oil. However, according to Britannica Encyclopedia, petroleum as a technical term encompasses: the liquid (crude oil), gaseous (natural gas), and viscous or solid forms (bitumen and asphalt).

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What is the mixture called when crude oil and petroleum come straight from the ground?

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Did crude oil means petroleum?

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Are petroleum and oil the same thing and why?

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What is another name for petroleum oil?

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Is petroleum a gas?

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Where does crude oil get its name?

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