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1. n. [Reservoir Characterization]

The geological barriers that isolate fluid compartments within reservoirs or that hydraulically isolate reservoirs from each other. The seals may contain fluids (for example shales) but have very low permeability. The properties of seals can determine the height of hydrocarbon column trapped below them.