kerogen Definition
kero·gen (ker′ə jən)
noun
solid bituminous material in some shales, which yields petroleum when heated
Etymology: < Gr kēros, wax + -gen
kerogen Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
layer: Many species of these are found in the various Kimmeridge Clay beds, often buried in the peeled kerogen layers.
Browse dictionary entries near kerogen
- ‹ kernite
- ‹ kernel
- ‹ kern
- ‹ Kermit
- ‹ kermis
- ‹ kermes
- ‹ Kermanshah
- ‹ Kerman
- ‹ Kerkrade
- ‹ Kerguelen Islands
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