oil slick (Meaning)
Wordnet
oil slick (n)
a thin film of oil floating on top of water (especially crude oil spilled from a ship)
Synonyms & Antonyms of oil slick
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oil slick Sentence Examples
- The massive oil slick extended miles across the ocean, threatening marine life.
- The oil slick left a shimmering iridescent trail in its wake.
- Cleanup crews worked tirelessly to contain the oil slick and prevent further damage.
- The oil slick caused widespread damage to coastal ecosystems.
- The oil slick blocked sunlight from reaching marine plants.
- The oil slick contaminated beaches and made them unsafe for swimming.
- Birds and marine mammals were coated in oil and suffered health problems.
- The oil slick had a devastating impact on the local fishing industry.
- Scientist hypothesized that the oil slick would take decades to fully dissipate.
- The oil slick served as a stark reminder of the consequences of maritime accidents.
FAQs About the word oil slick
a thin film of oil floating on top of water (especially crude oil spilled from a ship)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The massive oil slick extended miles across the ocean, threatening marine life.
The oil slick left a shimmering iridescent trail in its wake.
Cleanup crews worked tirelessly to contain the oil slick and prevent further damage.
The oil slick caused widespread damage to coastal ecosystems.
