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petroleum  

Definition

  • A comparatively volatile liquid bitumen composed principally of hydrocarbon, with traces of sulphur, nitrogen or oxygen compounds; can be removed from the earth in a liquid state.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6161

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