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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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plough

Oil & gas; Oil

Act or efect of cutting the water, sailing.

central sleeper

Oil & gas; Oil

Sleeper set on the keel, supporting all the weight of the ship, during construction or dry repair.

furrow

Oil & gas; Oil

See groove.

lateral sleeper

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Sleeper set under the bottom of the ship, far from the keel, to give it stability during construction or dry repair.

the ship's central superestructure

Oil & gas; Oil

That one which is situated in the central region of the ship.

pier

Oil & gas; Oil

Platform supported by the land, or by a breakwater, appropriate for ships to come along one or both sides, to work as a quay. It is a quay that is not parallel to the coast line, but it is ...