Definition of Tar sands

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Tar sands

The term 'Tar sands' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' Naturally occurring bitumen-impregnated sands that yield mixtures of liquid hydrocarbon and that require further processing other than mechanical blending before becoming finished petroleum products'.

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