Crossword Genius

Its crude form is rich in hydrocarbons (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oil

(Other definitions for oil that I've seen before include "Black gold" , "Valuable viscous liquid" , "What can be extracted" , "Liquid fuel" , "valuable commodity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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