crudeoilcomponents
nounUK /kruːd ɔɪl kəmˈpəʊnənts/
US /kruːd ɔɪl kəmˈpoʊnənts/
The different parts that make up thick, dark oil from the ground.
Scientists separate the crude oil components to make gasoline and other products.
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2. The chemical substances found in unrefined oil.
The lab analyzed the crude oil components for sulfur.
3. The separate products obtained when crude oil is refined.
Plastics are made from certain crude oil components.
4. The parts of crude oil that affect how it burns.
Engineers studied the crude oil components to improve fuel quality.