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Oil

This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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Oil

crude oil

Oil & gas; Oil

Mixture, in variable proportions, of solid, liquid or gas hydrocarbons, in the normal conditions that it is presented, in its natural state, under pressure and at relatively high temperatures in the ...

nuclear submarine

Oil & gas; Oil

The same as an atomic submarine.

corrosive oil

Oil & gas; Oil

Oil which contains a significant amount of corrosive compounds, in sulphur compound particles. See PETROBRAS norm N-2542.

emerge

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Cover with water, dive completely in water, to make it disappear in the water, sink. 2 - Descend to the bottom.

non corrosive oil

Oil & gas; Oil

Oil with a low level of sulphur compounds, such as, hydrosulphuric gas and mercaptans. See PETROBRAS norm N-2542.

immersion

Oil & gas; Oil

Sinking of the hull, resulting from being hit.

piano

Oil & gas; Oil

Multiple gadget which avoids a the set of cables running. It allows a bigger effort than a slip stopper.

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