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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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Awning

Oil & gas; Oil

Thin canvas cover, hanging over parts of the deck or over an uncovered superstructure, to serve as shelter for the sun or rain. In naval ships, the awning, which is usually made of canvas or ...

Spinning tower

Oil & gas; Oil

Kind of metal tower, strongly shielded, which serves as a shelter for large bore artilary pieces, horizontally spinning around itself to allow cannons to work in several directions. It is also called ...