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Gilsonite
[ gil-suh-nahyt ]
Gilsonite
/ ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt /
noun
- a very pure form of asphalt found in Utah and Colorado; used for making paints, varnishes, and linoleum
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Gilsonite1
First recorded in 1885–90
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Gilsonite1
C19: named after S. H. Gilson of Salt Lake City, Utah, who discovered it
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