kerogen

noun

Meaning

Any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas

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Related words

oil shale(English)pyrobitumen(English)inertinite(English)protolith(English)bituminous sand(English)acaustobiolith(English)tarcrete(English)oil sand(English)depositional(English)shale(English)pyrolysis(English)vapors(English)

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Sources

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