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Ocean Rescue notified the U.S. Coast Guard, which investigates oil slicks.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Exploring new techniques and tactile fabrications that emulate raw materials like steel, glass and leather — the Fall collection sees sculptural silhouettes crafted in glossy oil slick vinyls, iridescent silks, metallic lamé and intricate abstract embroideries that emulate tire tracks.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Like polluted sunsets and iridescent oil slicks, end-of-life electronics can be quite beautiful.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
This year, oil slick nails and beetle manicures are at the top of her list.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
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“Oil slick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20slick. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
oil slick
noun
: a film of oil floating on water
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