Petroleum

Naturally occurring complex liquid hydrocarbons which, after distillation, yield combustible fuels, petrochemicals, and lubricants.

Year introduced: was in Cat J only 1975-1981, was in Cat D & J 1968-1974, was in Cat D only 1963-1967

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Tree Number(s): D20.345.630, N06.230.132.258.630

MeSH Unique ID: D010578

Entry Terms:

• Petroleums
• Crude Oil
• Crude Oils
• Oil, Crude
• Oils, Crude

See Also:

• Oil and Gas Fields

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Complex Mixtures
Fossil Fuels
Petroleum
Fuel Oils
Gasoline
Kerosene

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Health Care Category
Environment and Public Health
Environment
Energy-Generating Resources
Fossil Fuels
Petroleum
Fuel Oils
Gasoline
Kerosene