acaustobiolith

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek άκαυστος (ákaustos) +‎ bio- +‎ -lith.

Noun

acaustobiolith (plural acaustobioliths)

  1. (petrology) A nonflammable organic sedimentary rock.
    • 2017 November 28, Michael S. Blinderman, Alexander Y. Klimenko, Underground Coal Gasification and Combustion, Woodhead Publishing, →ISBN, page 527:
      The acaustobiolith components are frequently mixed in with mineral compounds. Acaustobioliths (the mineral phases present in the oil shale) are mainly composed of limestones, dolomites, some sandstones, and often clays []

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