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1. n. []

The phase in the development of a petroleum system during which hydrocarbons migrate into and remain trapped in a reservoir.

See: critical momentgenerationhydrocarbonmigrationpreservationprimary migration

2. n. []

An occurrence of trapped hydrocarbons, an oil field.

Synonyms: play

See: hydrocarbon