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Why are base oils called synthetic?

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Why are base oils called synthetic?

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They are called synthetic because their molecules are created rather than the naturally available one of the petroleum based mineral base oils. For example: poly Alpha Olefin is synthesised in the laboratory by combining small molecules of a chemical called decene.

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