Definition of "oilsands" []

• Plural form of oilsand. (noun)

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• "For years, our resources in oilsands were written off by many as too expensive to warrant consideration, and I believe it's only been in the past year that the reserves were actually considered "real" in the oil world."
• "The oilsands are the fastest-growing source of CO2 in the country, set to increase from five per cent to 16 per cent of total emissions by 2020 under current plans."
• "Separately, the budget proposes to cut some of the subsidies to Alberta's oilsands, which is in line with commitments the government made at the G20 forum last year."