Estuarine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001330",
  "term": "Estuarine",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Relating to or formed in an estuary, which is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water where fresh river water mixes with saline ocean water. Estuarine environments are characterized by fluctuating salinity, tidal currents, and specific sedimentary deposits, often forming complex sand bodies that can serve as hydrocarbon reservoirs. Sediments in these settings include muds, silts, and sands.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/estuarine/"
}