valuable oil
definitions
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A substance derived from plants, animals, or minerals that possesses high economic, medicinal, or culinary worth.fr: Huile précieuse
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A metaphorical resource or lubricant that facilitates smooth operation or progress within a system or organization.fr: Lubrifiant précieux
examples
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The company invests heavily in the extraction of valuable oil from the seabed.
L'entreprise investit massivement dans l'extraction d'huile précieuse du fond marin.
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Diplomacy acted as the valuable oil that kept the gears of international relations turning.
La diplomatie a agi comme l'huile précieuse qui a permis aux rouages des relations internationales de continuer à tourner.