Meaning Of The Word Oil slick

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Oil slick Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Oil slick?

oil slick
countable noun: An oil slick is a layer of oil that is floating on the sea or on a lake because it has accidentally come out of a ship or container.

oil slick in American English
a layer of oil, esp. one floating on water and forming a smooth area
noun: a smooth area on the surface of water caused by the presence of oil

oil slick in British English
noun: a mass of floating oil covering an area of water, esp oil that has leaked or been discharged from a ship

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