Oil (disambiguation)

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Oil is any of a number of nonpolar, hydrophobic, and viscous liquids.

Oil also often refers to:

• Cooking oil, any liquid fat used in food preparation
• Lubricant, a substance that reduces friction between surfaces
  • Lubrication, using a lubricant to reduce friction
  • Motor oil, any lubricant used in internal combustion engines
• Petroleum (crude oil), naturally occurring liquid found beneath the Earth's surface, or a derived product:
  • Fuel oil, liquid fuel burned for heat or power
  • Heating oil, liquid fuel