virgin field
The term "virgin field" is used across various contexts to describe areas or opportunities that remain untouched, unexplored, or unutilized.
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Definition
C1Oil and Gas Industry
(technical)An oilfield that has not yet been drilled or exploited.
Example
- The company is investing in a virgin field to expand its oil production capabilities.
B2Agriculture
(technical)A piece of land that has never been cultivated or farmed.
Example
- The farmer decided to plant crops on a virgin field to see if the soil was fertile.
C1Business and Markets
(figurative)A market or industry that has not yet been tapped or commercially exploited.
Example
- The tech startup saw the potential in the virgin field of virtual reality.
B2General
(metaphorical)An unexplored or undeveloped area or opportunity.
Example
- Her research aims to investigate a virgin field in cognitive science.
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