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 Definitions of kerogen  [ˈkɛr ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn]  

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Definition of 'kerogen' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) kerogen
the bituminous matter in oil shale from which shale oil is obtained by heating and distillation.

Etymology:  (1905–10; < Gk kēró(s) wax + -gen)


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