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Storm oil is described as nearly water-insoluble oil acting as a surfactant, and has been used since ancient times to smooth ocean waves. It has been historically employed to facilitate sea rescues and improve navigational safety, involving pouring the oil onto the ocean surface…

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Storm Oil

Storm Oil

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Storm oil is described as nearly water-insoluble oil acting as a surfactant, and has been used since ancient times to smooth ocean waves. It has been historically employed to facilitate sea rescues and improve navigational safety, involving pouring the oil onto the ocean surface…

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