oil spot
The term "oil spot" has diverse meanings across different fields, from environmental contamination to business strategies and botanical diseases.
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Definition
B2Environment
(common)A small area or stain of oil found on surfaces like pavement or in bodies of water, often due to spills.
Example
- The oil spot on the driveway was hard to clean.
- After the tanker accident, oil spots were visible along the coast.
C1Botany
(technical)Pale, circular areas on grape leaves indicating early stages of downy mildew infection.
Example
- The vineyard suffered from oil spots on the grape leaves, signaling the onset of downy mildew.
C1Business Strategy
(informal)A method of achieving growth by focusing resources on a small area and expanding outward.
Example
- The startup used an oil spot strategy to expand its market presence gradually.
C1Development
(technical)A pattern of urban growth radiating outward from a central point.
Example
- The city planners adopted an oil spot model for the new urban development project.
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