OIL PRODUCTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase oil production. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| drilling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of drilling • the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum | ||||||
| distillation | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors • a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling | ||||||
| exploitation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful • an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | ||||||
| exploration | nounn | |||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||
| extraction | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means • properties attributable to your ancestry • the action of taking out something (especially using effort or force) | ||||||
| mining | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth • laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment | ||||||
| processing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure | ||||||
| refining | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | ||||||
| pumping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction • the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body • a low-cut shoe without fastenings verb • operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal • deliver forth • draw or pour with a pump • supply in great quantities • flow intermittently • move up and down • raise (gases or fluids) with a pump • question persistently | ||||||
| boring | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the act of drilling • the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness | ||||||
