silt/ooze

Tonija,

I don't have the answer to your question but I wanted to point out that 'yet' sounds quite awkward to me here.
I'd say "...removed from oil while still on the field" or "... removed from oil on site" or something to that effect.

I think Waïti is correct but again more context will make sure and give us a better idea of what silt/ooze is.

Hi Waiiti and Aln. The only context I have got is the one I have already posted in my other posts. Here it is:

The major part of salt and silt/ooze is removed from oil yet on the oil field.

Use Waïti's suggestion then. - -

The major part of salt and silt/ooze is removed from the crude oil while it's still in the field.

AntonijaWhich is correct? Thank you.

The major part of salt and silt/ooze is removed from oil yet on the oil field.

The majority of the water, salts and larger solids are removed on the oil fields.

Thank you all.

Squeaky, you think I should use solids instead of silt or ooze?

well yes, solids would be a better word than silt.

Because some of the solids are so fine that they are held in suspension in the oil.

But silt and ooze are two different components.

As for 'ooze', this can be a name for a mixture of waxes and asphaltenes that are liquid by-products of the refining process.

But the word 'sludge' would be a better word to use th