Term:
Crude oil/ Crude petroleum
Definition:
It is a mineral gas of natural origin consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons and other impurities such as sulfur. It is found in the liquid state under normal surface pressure and temperature and its physical properties (density, viscosity, etc.) are characterized by great change. This category includes condensed materials extracted from the associated and non-associated gas gases, as it is mixed with the commercial crude washing stream.
Domain:
Energy
Source:
ESCWA