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shale oil

A crude oil that is obtained from oil shale by heating and distillation.

shale oil

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an oil distilled from shales and used as fuel

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shale oil - oil extracted from oil shale by heating

oil - a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

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shale oil

n → Schieferöl nt

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shale oil (redirected from Oil shale extraction)

shale oil
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