oil slick (Meaning)

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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

  1. The massive oil slick extended miles across the ocean, threatening marine life.
  2. The oil slick left a shimmering iridescent trail in its wake.
  3. Cleanup crews worked tirelessly to contain the oil slick and prevent further damage.
  4. The oil slick caused widespread damage to coastal ecosystems.
  5. The oil slick blocked sunlight from reaching marine plants.
  6. The oil slick contaminated beaches and made them unsafe for swimming.
  7. Birds and marine mammals were coated in oil and suffered health problems.
  8. The oil slick had a devastating impact on the local fishing industry.
  9. Scientist hypothesized that the oil slick would take decades to fully dissipate.
  10. 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.