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Gusher

usgb/ˈɡʌʃər/Volume
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Used in oil industry contexts, not suitable for casual conversation unless metaphorically. SlideTheir company drilled an exploratory well, and it turned out to be a massive gusher.
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Conjures images of sudden wealth or success; think of oil spurting out with force. SlideThe new investment turned into a gusher as profits soared unexpectedly.
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Relates to historical oil booms; consider the impact of oil discovery in the past. SlideReading about the Texas oil boom, you'd come across tales of many gushers.