elaterite

[ ih-lat-uh-rahyt ]

noun

1. an elastic, rubbery, brownish natural asphalt.

elaterite

/ ɪˈlætəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a dark brown naturally occurring bitumen resembling rubber

Word History and Origins

Origin of elaterite¹

First recorded in 1820–30; elater + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of elaterite¹

C19: from elater + -ite ¹