Crude Oil
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Crude Oil
Word Type
noun
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Crude Oil 原油 uses original 原 (before refinement) as an adjective for oil 油
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various other forms of petrochemicals.