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Diesel oil

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Fenyvesi Éva
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Fenyvesi Éva

 Portion of crude oil that distills out within the temperature range of approximately 200-360°C. A general term covering oils used as fuel in diesel and other compression ignition engines. Typical contaminant at fuel stations and garages, relatively easily biodegradable by the soil microflora.

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Petroleum glossary