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Noun oil shale has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebOil ShaleDefinition:Oil shale refers to a sedimentary rock that contains a high amount of organic material called kerogen. When heated, oil shale can release shale oil, a type of unconventional oil. Parts of Speech:
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Examples:Example 1:Sentence: The vast reserves of oil shale in the area are being explored by several energy companies. Example 2:Sentence: The government has invested in research to develop more efficient methods of extracting shale oil from oil shale deposits. Related Products: | ||||
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