kerogen

ker·o·gen

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈkɛr ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈkɛr ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

Definitions of kerogen word

noun kerogen the bituminous matter in oil shale, from which shale oil is obtained by heating and distillation. 1
noun kerogen A complex fossilized organic material, found in oil shale and other sedimentary rock, that is insoluble in common organic solvents and yields petroleum products on distillation. 1
noun kerogen the solid organic material found in some rocks, such as oil shales, that produces hydrocarbons similar to petroleum when heated 0
noun kerogen solid bituminous material in some shales, which yields petroleum when heated 0

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Origin of kerogen

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < Greek kēró(s) wax + -gen

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Parts of speech for Kerogen

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kerogen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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