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CO2 injection

1. n. [Heavy Oil, Enhanced Oil Recovery]

An enhanced oil recovery method in which carbon dioxide (CO₂) is injected into a reservoir to increase production by reducing oil viscosity and providing miscible or partially miscible displacement of the oil.