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peak oil
noun
Definition
The hypothetical point at which global petroleum extraction reaches its maximum rate before declining.
In a sentence
“Debate continues over whether the world has already passed peak oil or whether it lies decades ahead.”
Synonyms
oil peakmaximum oil production
Common collocations
- reach peak oil
- beyond peak oil
- peak oil theory
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