Oil alternative is a term used to describe any type of energy source that can be used instead of oil. Watercolor, ACRYLIC, GAS, natural GAS, and nuclear power are all examples of oil alternatives. Watercolor is a type of paint made from pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle. ACRYLIC is a type of paint made from pigments suspended in an ACRYLIC polymer emulsion. GAS is a form of energy derived from petroleum or natural GAS. Natural GAS is a combustible GAS composed mainly of methane and other hydrocarbons. Nuclear power is a form of energy generated by the splitting of atoms in a nuclear reactor.