shale oil

noun

1. petroleum distilled from oil shale.

shale oil

noun

1. an oil distilled from shales and used as fuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of shale oil¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Another host, Harold G. Hamm, the executive chair and founder of Continental Resources, is one of the pioneers of the shale oil boom that turned the United States into the world’s largest crude exporter.

From Seattle Times

Oilfield service companies that cater to U.S. shale oil and gas producers are turning sour on fourth quarter demand, with clients keeping a tight grip on their wallets after largely exhausting their 2023 budgets.

From Reuters

Oilfield service companies that cater to U.S. shale oil and gas producers are turning sour on fourth quarter demand, with clients keeping a tight grip on their wallets after largely exhausting their 2023 budgets.

From Reuters

Oilfield service companies that cater to U.S. shale oil and gas producers are turning sour on fourth quarter demand, with clients keeping a tight grip on their wallets after largely exhausting their 2023 budgets.

From Reuters

But a shale oil boom in the area also brought a wave of prosperity from newly enriched donors.

From Seattle Times