"kerogen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kerogens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kerogen (plural kerogens)
  1. any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas Wikipedia link: kerogen Categories (topical): Petroleum Related terms: bitumen
    Sense id: en-kerogen-en-noun-Au~UgeeF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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