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The process of separation of different constituents of petroleum is known as ___ .

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Petroleum is a dark oily liquid with an unpleasant odour. It is a mixture of various constituents such as petroleum gas, petrol, diesel, lubricating oil, paraffin wax, etc. The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as refining. It is carried out in a petroleum refinery.

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