Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
reefal
English answer:
adjectival form of "reef"
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Jack Doughty
Aug 26, 2006 16:00
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English term
reefal
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Geology
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I couldn't find this word in OED and Oxford Dictionary of Earth Sciences.
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4 +5 | It is an adjective formed from the noun "reef". | Jack Doughty |
4 +3 | reef | Anton Baer |
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It is an adjective formed from the noun "reef".
It is not very common, more often the word "reef" itself is used as an adjective.
Oilfield Glossary: Term 'reefal'
reefal. 1. adj. [Geology], ID: 418. Alternate Form: reef. © 2006 Schlumberger Limited. Privacy Statement | Terms of Service ...
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Oilfield Glossary: Term 'reefal'
reefal. 1. adj. [Geology], ID: 418. Alternate Form: reef. © 2006 Schlumberger Limited. Privacy Statement | Terms of Service ...
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Veronica Prpic Uhing
: In research papers ea. http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2006AM/finalprogram/abstract_10958... // Thank you Rita - like "nominal"- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_suffixes
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RHELLER
: al is a common suffix (i.e. generational)
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Thank you. That's sensational!
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Asghar Bhatti
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Suzan Hamer
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Jörgen Slet
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reef
Without much context, it may be an adjective derived from 'reef'...
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reefal:
Alternative to 'reef'
http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=reef
1. n. [Geology] ID: 417
A mound, ridge, or buildup of sediment or sedimentary rock, most commonly produced by organisms that secrete shells such as corals. Reefs are typically taller than the sediment that surrounds them, resistant to weathering and wave action, and preserved within sediment of a different composition. Carbonate reefs form in a limited range of temperatures, water depths, salinities and wave activities, so their occurrence can be used to interpret past environmental conditions. Because the rocks that surround reefs can differ in composition and permeability, porous reefs can form stratigraphic traps for hydrocarbons. Porosity of reefal limestones depends on post-depositional diagenetic changes.
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reefal:
Alternative to 'reef'
http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=reef
1. n. [Geology] ID: 417
A mound, ridge, or buildup of sediment or sedimentary rock, most commonly produced by organisms that secrete shells such as corals. Reefs are typically taller than the sediment that surrounds them, resistant to weathering and wave action, and preserved within sediment of a different composition. Carbonate reefs form in a limited range of temperatures, water depths, salinities and wave activities, so their occurrence can be used to interpret past environmental conditions. Because the rocks that surround reefs can differ in composition and permeability, porous reefs can form stratigraphic traps for hydrocarbons. Porosity of reefal limestones depends on post-depositional diagenetic changes.
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Veronica Prpic Uhing
: http://earth.geology.yale.edu/~ajs/2004/01.2004.01Alavi.pdf#...
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Suzan Hamer
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Jörgen Slet
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Discussion
1. adj. [Geology]
Alternate Form: reef