mineral pitch

American  

noun

1. asphalt.

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mineral pitch British  

noun

1. another name for asphalt

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Etymology

Origin of mineral pitch

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

A liquid mineral pitch, so called because it is seen to ooze like oil out of the rock.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

The term asphalt has been applied to so many and various mixtures, that one scarcely associates it with natural mineral pitch which is found in some parts of the world.

From The Story of a Piece of Coal What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes by Martin, Edward A.

Asphalt, or Asphal�tum, the most common variety of bitumen; also called mineral pitch.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

At Selinitza, near Avlona, there is a remarkable deposit of mineral pitch which was extensively worked in Roman times; mining operations are still carried on here, but in a somewhat primitive fashion.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Other volcanoes in this region eject with terrible force a quantity of boiling mineral pitch, throwing up the dark matter completelyp.

From A Girl's Ride in Iceland by Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel)