noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hydrocarbon polymer, of uncertain structure but thought to be similar to kerogen, found in some plants. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An oriented deposit which can be composed of any of the component substances of the soil material. countable, uncountable

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