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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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Desiccation (drying)

Oil & gas; Oil

The removal of moisture or the prevention of moisture pick-up from the surrounding atmosphere.

Uplift

Oil & gas; Oil

The amount of oil that can be recovered from a field annually before taxes have to be paid.

Desalting

Oil & gas; Oil

The removal of inorganic chloride-type impurities from crude oils.

Self-sufficiency

Oil & gas; Oil

The situation that arises when oil companies operating within a given nation's boundaries produce enough oil or gas to meet the nation's domestic needs.

Gauging

Oil & gas; Oil

The process of measuring bulk quantities of liquid The various steps in the process involve accurate measurement of volume, temperature, specific gravity or density, and finally, a calculation of the ...