Definition

noun. 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

Example Sentence

The oil spill is in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. Spelled as 2 words.

Synonyms

leakage of petroleum; accidental release of oil; leakage of oil

Antonyms

clean water

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