English Explanatory Dictionary

gilsonite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪl.səˌnaɪt/

Word forms

gilsonite gilsonites

Etymology

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

Synonyms

uintaite uintahite
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