valuable oil

language: en

definitions

  1. A substance derived from plants, animals, or minerals that possesses high economic, medicinal, or culinary worth.
    en: A substance derived from plants, animals, or minerals that possesses high economic, medicinal, or culinary worth.
  2. A metaphorical resource or lubricant that facilitates smooth operation or progress within a system or organization.
    en: A metaphorical resource or lubricant that facilitates smooth operation or progress within a system or organization.

examples

  1. The company invests heavily in the extraction of valuable oil from the seabed.

    The company invests heavily in the extraction of valuable oil from the seabed.

  2. Diplomacy acted as the valuable oil that kept the gears of international relations turning.

    Diplomacy acted as the valuable oil that kept the gears of international relations turning.