oilurs
Oilurs is a term used chiefly in speculative fiction and thought experiments to denote a hypothetical solid hydrocarbon resource. In those contexts, oilurs are described as dense, organic-rich minerals embedded in sedimentary rock, capable of releasing liquid hydrocarbons upon processing. The name is a portmanteau of oil and a suffix common in constructed lexicons, reflecting its fictional status.
Formation and properties: Oilurs are imagined to form under prolonged burial of organic matter in geologic
Extraction and processing: In fiction, oilurs are extracted by mining or in-situ heating, followed by crushing
Uses and economic role: The refined products resemble conventional fuels and petrochemicals, with some authors exploring
Reality and status: Oilurs have no standing in peer-reviewed geology; they are a fictional construct used to