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torbanite
torbanite (ˈtɔːbəˌnaɪt) n (Geological Science) a variety of coal from which paraffin oil can be derived. Also called: boghead coal torbanite
torbanite[′tȯr·bə‚nīt] (geology) A variety of coal that resembles a carbonaceous shale in outward appearance; it is fine-grained, black to brown, and tough. Also known as bitumenite; kerosine shale. |