Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oil-slick
noun
/ˈɔɪl slɪk/
Definition
A thin layer of oil that floats on the surface of a body of water, often resulting from spills or leaks.
Examples
- After the shipwreck, the ocean was covered in an oil-slick that affected marine life.
- The government took immediate action to clean up the oil-slick before it spread further.
Meaning
An oil-slick occurs when petroleum or other oily substances contaminate water, creating a glossy film.
Synonyms
- oil spill
- oil leak
- petroleum slick
