Erdöl — meaning in English

English meaning

• oil noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

Senses

Erdöl is used for these senses in English:

• crude oil Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
• oil Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

oil — full definition

1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.

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