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gilsonite

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɪl.səˌnaɪt/

Noun

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gilsonite (countable and uncountable, plural gilsonites)

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

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