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Antonija Posted 20 years ago
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branches of economy
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Oil and its derivatives are one of the most important energy sources and raw materials for synthesis of a large number of various chemical compounds and products, essential in all branches of economy and life. Oil is treasure mine/repository of organic compunds. Various products are obtained by oil processing: petrol, petroleum, kerosene, diesel fuel, ether, fuel oil, wide range of oils and greases, paraffin, bitumen and other. Oil derivatives are raw materials used in/for petrochemical industry, production of plastic masses and rubber, ? fats, acids, etc.
Oil and its derivatives are one of the most important energy sources and raw materials for synthesis of a large number of various chemical compounds and products, essential in all branches of economy and life. Oil is treasure mine/repository of organic compunds. Various products are obtained by oil processing: petrol, petroleum, kerosene, diesel fuel, ether, fuel oil, wide range of oils and greases, paraffin, bitumen and other. Oil derivatives are raw materials used in/for petrochemical industry, production of plastic masses and rubber, ? fats, acids, etc.
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It would normally be gold mine, treasure chest or trove, - a little metaphoric for a scientific text but acceptable. Don't forget to put 'a' before any of the terms you choose. 'used in the petrochemical industry'.
- It would normally be gold mine, treasure chest or trove, - a little metaphoric for a scientific text but acceptable.
- Don't forget to put 'a' before any of the terms you choose.
- 'used in the petrochemical industry'.
- I can't see why you've put the question mark since 'fats' are a product of the petrochemical industry viz, margarine, detergents.
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It would normally be gold mine, treasure chest or trove, - a little metaphoric for a scientific text but acceptable. Don't forget to put 'a' before any of the terms you choose.
'used in the petrochemical industry'.
I can't see why you've put the question mark since 'fats' are a product of the petrochemical industry viz, margarine, detergents.
'used in the petrochemical industry'.
I can't see why you've put the question mark since 'fats' are a product of the petrochemical industry viz, margarine, detergents.
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Oil and it's derivatives are one of the most important and vital energy sources. It is also the raw material for the synthesis of a large number of various chemical compounds and products which are essential in all branches of the modern economy and life style. Oil is a rich source of organic compounds. Numerous products are obtained from the processing of oil such as petrol, kerosenes, diesel fue
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Thank you both.
Alan, I guess I wasn't sure if fatsexisted as such.
Squeaky, what are lube oils? Is lube short for 'lubricant'?
Alan, I guess I wasn't sure if fatsexisted as such.
Squeaky, what are lube oils? Is lube short for 'lubricant'?
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Lube oils......Yes a short name for lubrication/lubricating.
Lubrication oils would also include oil for hydraulic machinery.
Lubrication oils would also include oil for hydraulic machinery.
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