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oil shale

/ˈɔɪl ʃeɪl/

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/ˈɔɪl ʃeɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип осадочной породы, содержащей кероген, который можно перерабатывать для извлечения нефти или сжигать напрямую для получения энергии. Это значимый, но противоречивый энергетический ресурс из-за экологических проблем.

A type of sedimentary rock containing kerogen, which can be processed to extract oil or burned directly for energy. It is a significant but controversial energy resource due to environmental concerns.

  1. Sedimentary rock containing kerogenC1formal

    A fine-grained sedimentary rock that contains organic matter called kerogen, which can be converted into oil and gas through heating.

    ruГорючий сланец

    • Oil shale is considered an unconventional oil source.
    • The extraction of oil from oil shale requires significant energy.
    • Large deposits of oil shale are found in Estonia and the United States.