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Kerogen vs Kerogenous - What's the difference?

kerogen | kerogenous |

As a noun kerogen

is any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas.

As an adjective kerogenous is

of, pertaining to, or containing kerogen.

kerogen

English

Noun

(wikipedia kerogen) (kerogens)
  • any organic matter present in a sedimentary rock that is insoluble in organic solvents; the precursor of oil and natural gas

    • See also

    *bitumen

    kerogenous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or containing kerogen