Kerogen
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kerogen is a noun meaning any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas.
Meaning
any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas.
Word Forms
- kerogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyrobitumen, inertinite, protolith, acaustobiolith, tarcrete, petroleum.
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