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oil sand

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oil sand [′ȯil ‚sand]
(geology)
An unconsolidated, porous sand formation or sandstone containing or impregnated with petroleum or hydrocarbons.
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PetroChina has agreed to purchase a 60 percent stake in two oil sands projects in Western Canada for 1.
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