Oil-on-Water Calming Effect 1 Minutes 47 Seconds
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Author
psidot
Created
July 21, 2007
Updated
November 22, 2008
Length
1 Minutes 47 Seconds
Rating
4.22
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341,158
Description
It has been known since ancient times that when a small amount of oil is poured into water it is able to significantly reduce or calm wind-induced waves at the surface. This stilling of the waves is referred to as the Oil-on-Water Calming Effect and is the origin behind the well-known phrase "to pour oil on troubled waters."
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