source rock

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source rock [′sȯrs ‚räk]

(geology)

Rock from which fragments have been derived which form a later, usually sedimentary rock. Also known as mother rock; parent rock.

Sedimentary rock, usually shale and limestone, deposited together with organic matter which was subsequently transformed to liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons.

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