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oil-bearing

/ˈɔɪl ˌbeə.rɪŋ/

Traduction: Se dit d'une substance, d'une roche ou d'une formation géologique qui contient ou produit du pétrole.

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adjective

/ˈɔɪl ˌbeə.rɪŋ/C2formaltechnical
  • frSe dit d'une substance, d'une roche ou d'une formation géologique qui contient ou produit du pétrole.

Describes a substance, rock, or geological formation that contains or yields oil.

  1. Containing oilB2formal

    Describes a substance, rock, or region that contains or yields oil, especially petroleum.

    frqui contient de l'huile/pétrole

    • The company discovered a new oil-bearing reservoir offshore.
    • Oil-bearing shale is found in several parts of the world.
    • Geologists study oil-bearing formations to locate potential drilling sites.

    Synonymesbituminousoily

Formes
  • more oil-bearing comparative form
  • most oil-bearing superlative form