Formation definition

Formation means an assemblage of earth materials grouped together into a unit that is convenient for description or mapping.

Formation means a body of rock characterized by a degree of lithologic homogeneity which is prevailingly, but not necessarily, tabular and is mappable on the earth's surface or traceable in the subsurface.

Formation means a distinct geologic interval, sometimes referred to as the strata, which has characteristics (such as permeability, porosity and hydrocarbon saturations) that distinguish it from surrounding intervals.

Examples of Formation in a sentence

• Except as expressly provided in these Policies, the area comprising the Agency’s Jurisdiction shall be established in accordance with the Formation Interlocal.

• Formation and dispersal of seed as a result of self-fertilization or fertilization with pollen from an external source.

• Formation of an Iron(IV)-Oxo “Picket-Fence” Porphyrin Derivative via Reduction of the Ferrous Dioxygen Adduct and Reaction with Carbon Dioxide.

• A review of the ETS confirmed that Eclipse has leased petroleum and natural gas rights from the Crown for the Cardium Formation in the Northwest ¼ section of Section 04-50-5W5M and the North ½ of Section 05-50-5W5M.

• Under these circumstances working in the fast lane will be permitted for a period ending 90 seconds after the commencement of the Formation lap, after which all personnel and equipment must be clear of the fast lane.

More Definitions of Formation

Formation. ’ means any vein, seam, stratum, bed, or other naturally occurring deposit.

Formation. 56039. "Formation" means the creation of a district.

Formation means the whole process of establishing a company in accordance with national law, including the drawing up of the company’s instrument of constitution and all the necessary steps for the entry of the company in the register;

Formation. (UIC) means a body of rock characterized by a degree of lithologic homogeneity that is prevailingly, but not necessarily, tabular and is mappable on the earth’s surface or traceable in the subsurface.

Formation. 56039. "Formation" means the creation of a district. "Function" 56040. "Function" means any power granted by law to a local agency to provide designated governmental or proprietary services or facilities for the use, benefit, or protection of persons or property. "Improvement district" 56041. "Improvement district" means an area or zone formed for the sole purpose of designating an area which is to bear a special tax or assessment for an improvement benefiting that area.

Formation means a geologic formation, group of geologic formations, or part of a geologic formation that is capable of yielding a supply of water to a well or spring. [Added June 12, 2012]

Formation means the creation of any Person by a Loan Party of any of its Subsidiaries.