Chemicals and Drugs

Petroleum

Naturally occurring complex liquid hydrocarbons which, after distillation, yield combustible fuels, petrochemicals, and lubricants.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Naturally occurring complex liquid hydrocarbons which, after distillation, yield combustible fuels, petrochemicals, and lubricants.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Crude Oil
  • Crude Oils
  • Oil, Crude
  • Oils, Crude
  • Petroleums

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, classification, economics, history, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, virology.

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History Note

was in Cat J only 1975-81, was in Cat D & J 1968-74, was in Cat D only 1963-67

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  1. D20.345w.630w
  2. N06.230w.132w.258w.630w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Petroleum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010578. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010578
  2. Petroleum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
  3. Petroleum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22656