ALBERTITE

Etymology

Noun

albertite (countable and uncountable, plural albertites)

(mineral) A bituminous mineral resembling asphalt.

Source: Wiktionary


Al"bert*ite, n. (Min.)

Definition: A bituminous mineral resembling asphaltum, found in the county of A.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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