Protobitumen

Translation of "protobitumen" into Russian

Noun

/ˌprəʊtəʊˈbɪtʃʊmən/

/ˌproʊtəˈbɪtʃəmən/

protobitumen

protobitumens pl

протобитум

The geologist studied the protobitumen samples from the ancient rock formations.

Геолог изучал образцы протобитума из древних горных пород.

Noun

/ˌprəʊtəʊˈbɪtʃʊmən/

/ˌproʊtəˈbɪtʃəmən/

A natural, unrefined form of bitumen, often found in geological formations, which is a precursor to more refined bitumen products.

The geologists discovered a layer of protobitumen in the sedimentary rock, indicating the presence of ancient organic material.

Adjective

/ˌprəʊtəʊˈbɪtʃʊmən/

/ˌproʊtəˈbɪtʃəmən/

Relating to, consisting of, or containing protobitumen.

Thermal maturation increased the protobitumen content of the shale.