oil spill
oil spill · oil spills
An escape or discharge of oil, usually into the seaAn escape or (accidental) discharge of oil, usually into the sea.
» How much oil has spilled so far?
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1 sensesAn escape or (accidental) discharge of oil, usually into the sea.
Examples
16 sentencesHow much oil has spilled so far?
Fortunately, we've never had an oil spill.
How much oil is spilled into the ocean every year?
I haven't eaten any seafood since the recent oil spill.
I have not eaten any seafood since the recent oil spill.