Resinite

Translation of "resinite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈrɛzɪnaɪt/

resinite

resinites pl

Resinite is a fossilized resin found in sedimentary rocks.

Резинит - это окаменелая смола, найденная в осадочных породах.

Noun

/ˈrɛzɪnaɪt/

A fossil resin, typically found in coal and lignite deposits, that is derived from plant material and is often used in the study of paleobotany.

The geologist discovered a significant amount of resinite in the coal seam, indicating the presence of ancient plant life.

Any maceral of the liptinite group derived from fossil plant resins and waxes, exhibiting strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light.

Under reflected-light microscopy, the resinite showed bright yellow fluorescence characteristic of liptinite macerals.

Adjective

/ˈrɛzɪnaɪt/

Containing, composed of, or rich in resinite.

Resinite macerals can be important indicators of oil-prone organic matter in coal seams.