cutting oil

noun

1. a specially prepared oil used as a cutting fluid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutting oil¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

BP CEO Bernard Looney says he will not further scale back his energy transition strategy after ceding some ground earlier this year, despite investors penalizing the group over its plan to break away from rivals in cutting oil and gas output.

From Reuters

BP CEO Bernard Looney says he will not further scale back his energy transition strategy after ceding some ground earlier this year, despite investors penalizing the group over its plan to break away from rivals in cutting oil and gas output.

From Reuters

BP CEO Bernard Looney says he will not further scale back his energy transition strategy after ceding some ground earlier this year, despite investors penalizing the group over its plan to break away from rivals in cutting oil and gas output.

From Reuters

Last week, Shell boss Wael Sawen told the BBC that cutting oil and gas production would be "dangerous and irresponsible".

From BBC

In an interview with the BBC published on Thursday, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said cutting oil and gas production would be "dangerous and irresponsible", given the likely impact on prices when inflation is already high.

From Reuters