Rock Oil

Rock oil can refer to either:

  • Naphtha
  • Petroleum, which literally means "rock oil"
  • Rock oil (Scotland) - a substance gathered off sea rocks and used medicinally

Famous quotes containing the words rock and/or oil:

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    “It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship.”
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