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Crude oil

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000914

A naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon compounds and other organic materials, found in geological formations beneath the Earth's surface. It ranges in color from yellow to black and can be thick or thin. Crude oil is classified by its API gravity and sulfur content, which determine its market value and refining process.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000914
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000914",
  "term": "Crude oil",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon compounds and other organic materials, found in geological formations beneath the Earth's surface. It ranges in color from yellow to black and can be thick or thin. Crude oil is classified by its API gravity and sulfur content, which determine its market value and refining process.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/crude-oil/"
}

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