pyrobituminous
adjective as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The pyrobituminous rock was characteristic of the oil-bearing formations.
Definition:A solid mass of mineral material such as basalt, granodiorite, or sandstone that is part of the Earth's crust.
From rock
Example:The sample of pyrobituminous substance was analyzed to determine its petroleum content.
Definition:Any material or thing with mass, especially one that has definite chemical composition.
From substance
Example:The oil company drilled into a layer of pyrobituminous formation to extract crude oil.
Definition:A layer or series of rocks formed at the same time by geological processes, especially sedimentary rocks.
From formation
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