Definition: Tar Sands

Tar Sands

A resource, found in particular abundance in Canada, where viscous petroleum is mixed in with a layer of sand, clay, and water. The form of petroleum is often referred to as "bitumen". The resource has only recently been considered part of the world's oil reserves

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Related Terms

Oil Sands, Bitumen Sands

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