Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oil-deposits
noun
/ˈɔɪl dɪˌpɒzɪts/
Definition
Natural accumulations of oil found beneath the Earth’s surface.
Examples
- The discovery of new oil-deposits can significantly boost a country’s economy.
- Oil-deposits are typically located deep underground, requiring advanced drilling techniques to access them.
- Environmental concerns often arise when extracting oil-deposits, leading to debates on sustainable practices.
Meaning
Oil-deposits refer to concentrations of crude oil that are trapped in geological formations, which can be extracted and used as a source of energy.
Synonyms
- Petroleum reserves
- Crude oil formations
- Oil reserves
