gilsonite

English

Etymology

From Gilson +‎ -ite. Named after American rancher S. H. Gilson who discovered it.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɪl.səˌnaɪt/

Noun

gilsonite (countable and uncountable, plural gilsonites)

  1. A form of asphalt from the Uintah Basin of Utah.

Synonyms

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