mineral pitch

mineral pitch
noun
a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
Syn: ↑asphalt
Derivationally related forms: ↑asphaltic (for: ↑asphalt)
Hypernyms: ↑mineral

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noun
: asphalt I 1

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asphalt.
[1790-1800]

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mineral pitch noun
Natural asphalt
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Main Entry:mineral

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mineral pitch,
= asphalt. (Cf.asphalt)

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