acaustobiolith

English

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 […]

Translations

Translations

• Polish: akaustobiolit m