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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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warrant

Oil & gas; Oil

It is the security for the goods stored in general warehouses. This kind of document can be traded as a bill of exchange in Brazil or abroad. In this last case, as long as it is guaranteed by the ...

reef down

Oil & gas; Oil

Restrict the sails.

westerlies

Oil & gas; Oil

Winds which blow form the West, mainly above temperate zones of the globe..

wrinkle

Oil & gas; Oil

See Rugosity..

rock-shield

Oil & gas; Oil

See Sheet of Bituminous Mastic.

x

Oil & gas; Oil

(Symbol called 'X-ray'). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by a white flag with a blue cross. When hoisted alone it means: "Stop carrying out your intentions ...

stem bar

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Wooden or metal piece which forms the extension of the keel in the stem and serves as a closing for the structure of the ship, and its shape varies according to the kind of boat. 2 - Robust steel ...