n. an accidental release of oil into a body of water as from a tanker or underwater pipeline often presenting a hazard to marine life and the environment
The oil spill is in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Spelled as 2 words.
The oil spill is in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Spelled as 2 words.
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Tons of high-powered absorbents were needed to clean up the oil spill.
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The aftermath of the oil spill proved to be an environmental catastrophe.
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The water was impure due to the oil spill.
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What is an oil spill in your street?
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How long did the cleanup of the oil spill last?
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The crude oil spill is a disaster. OR His crude comment was not acceptable.
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The government deluded the public about the dangers of the oil spill.
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leakage of petroleum; accidental release of oil; leakage of oil
clean water
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