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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of elaterite1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of elaterite1

C19: from elater + -ite 1

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