Is oil a liquid?

[Priyashree + 1]

Is oil a liquid?

[TailingsPond + 1,009]

Yes, but sometimes it is very viscous.  Pitch drips about once every 10 years!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_drop_experiment

Edited July 28, 2022 by TailingsPond

[Rob Plant + 2,756]

On 7/27/2022 at 7:28 AM, Priyashree said:

Is oil a liquid?

Depends what temperature and pressure they're at and what type of oil.

At room temperature crude oil, fish oil, olive oil - yes

At room temperature palm oil, coconut oil - no, theyre solid.