- Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or
greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the
upper strata of the earth, from whence it is pumped, or forced by
pressure of the gas attending it. It consists of a complex mixture of
various hydrocarbons, largely of the methane series, but may vary much
in appearance, composition, and properties. It is refined by
distillation, and the products include kerosene, benzine, gasoline,
paraffin, etc.
Petroleum, oils, and lubricants Petroleum, oils, and lubricants— A broad term that includes all petroleum and associated products used by the Armed Forces. Also called POL.
Offshore petroleum discharge system Offshore petroleum discharge system is a system that provides bulk transfer of petroleum directly from an offshore tanker to a beach termination unit ...
Inland petroleum distribution system Inland petroleum distribution system is a multi-product system, consisting of both commercially available and military standard petroleum equipment that ...
Bulk petroleum product Bulk petroleum product refers to a liquid petroleum product which is transported by various means and stored in tanks or containers having an ...
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