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| '''Oil''' is a general term used for substances which
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| *are liquid at room temperature
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| *do not mix with water
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| *will mix with other oils
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| Important categories of oils include
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| *[[Petroleum]]
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| *[[Vegetable oils]]
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| Various types of oils are used for many different purposes
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| *As [[Food|food]] and for [[Cooking|cooking]]
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| *As [[fuel]] in [[internal combustion engine]]s and [[Diesel]] engines
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| *As machine [[lubricant]]s
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| *[[Personal care products]]
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| Petroleum is considered a [[non-renewable resource]].
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| There is currently great interest in using vegetable oils as an alternative fuel source.
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| Oils are generally flammable and care must be taken to avoid accidentally igniting.
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Biodiesel]]
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| *[[Fat]]
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| [[Category:Stub]]
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