source rock — A rock formation that contains organic matter which can generate oil or gas when heated and pressurized over geological time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A rock formation that contains organic matter which can generate oil or gas when heated and pressurized over geological time
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɔːrs rɑːk/
Example Sentences
- Geologists studied the source rock to determine if it could produce enough oil for commercial drilling.
- The source rock was so rich in organic matter that it practically oozed black gold.
- Without proper source rock analysis, the oil company drilled expensive dry holes.
source rock
NOUN[/sɔːrs rɑːk/]
A rock formation that contains organic matter which can generate oil or gas when heated and pressurized over geological time
A rock formation that contains organic matter which can generate oil or gas when heated and pressurized over geological time
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“Geologists studied the source rock to determine if it could produce enough oil for commercial drilling.”
“The source rock was so rich in organic matter that it practically oozed black gold.”
“Without proper source rock analysis, the oil company drilled expensive dry holes.”
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