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Lera25 [3.4K]
3 years ago
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What was the original primary use of drilled oil ?

History
1 answer:
OLga [1]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

D is correct.

Explanation:

In 1859, Edwin Drake dug what is considered the first oil well in Titusville, Penn. During that period, oil was used primarily to <u>make kerosene</u> for <em>lighting purposes</em>.

kerosene:

a light <u>fuel oil</u> obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heaters and lamps and as a cleaning solvent.

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