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Gilsonite

American  
[gil-suh-nahyt] / ˈgɪl səˌnaɪt /
Trademark.

  1. uintaite.

Gilsonite British  
/ ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt /

noun

  1. a very pure form of asphalt found in Utah and Colorado; used for making paints, varnishes, and linoleum

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Etymology

Origin of Gilsonite

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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The primary ingredient in that product is a natural ore called Gilsonite, which Nunes said acts like a natural asphalt when melted.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017

She said the Gilsonite will fill the cracks in the asphalt and help seal it so that water can’t get in.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017

American Gilsonite licked the problem of making gasoline in quantity from rock, built a $14 million plant for commercial production.

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