oil slick en · NOUN
Meanings
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A thin film of oil floating on the surface of water, especially one that has leaked or been discharged from a ship.
Near-synonyms: oil spot, oilpatch
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oil slicks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
de Ölteppich (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · de Ölspur (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · ro maree neagră (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · pt maré negra (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · fi öljylautta (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · es marea negra (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water) · fr marée noire (thin film of oil floating on the surface of water)