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Crude Oil

/kruːd ɔɪl/noun
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Crude oil is the unrefined liquid petroleum extracted from the earth, a thick mixture of hydrocarbons and other organic compounds formed from ancient marine organisms. It's the essential raw material for producing fuels like gasoline and diesel, as well as plastics and chemicals, but its extraction and use raise significant environmental concerns in today's push for sustainable energy.

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The largest oil spill in history, the Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010, released about 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, severely impacting marine life and costing over $60 billion in damages, yet it spurred major advancements in offshore drilling safety regulations.

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