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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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Volume separation

Oil & gas; Oil

Operation which consists on the sorting of certain types of load, aiming at separating, inside a numerous batch, small lots classified by importer, by brand or by label.

Gust

Oil & gas; Oil

Stormy wind that blows in rushes, however it is weaker than a gale.

Gross register tonne (grt)

Oil & gas; Oil

Gross tonne which is in the tonnage certificate. In English, the term corresponds to gross tonnage.

Oar

Oil & gas; Oil

Wooden pole which moves the watercraft and is pulled by a member of the crew - the rower.

Vat

Oil & gas; Oil

A kind of container made of strong metal, used in moving certain bulk products, like: salt, charcoal and others.

Conning tower

Oil & gas; Oil

Battle-ship shelter of large tonne naval ships, situated in such a position that from its interior it is possible to capture a broad horizon; it is for the captain to stay there and can also be ...