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gilsonite.

A form of asphalt from the Uintah Basin of Utah.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɪl.səˌnaɪt/
  1. A form of asphalt from the Uintah Basin of Utah.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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