
Asphaltite

Translation of "asphaltite" into Russian
asphaltite
Nounasphaltite
asphaltites pl
Asphaltite is a naturally occurring solid bitumen.
Асфальтит - это природный твердый битум.
Definitions
asphaltite
NounAny of several naturally occurring, hard, solid forms of bitumen that are rich in carbon, virtually insoluble in organic solvents, and sometimes used as a fuel or binder in paving and roofing.
Gilsonite is a variety of asphaltite that can be mined and pulverised for industrial use.
asphaltite
AdjectiveRelating to, consisting of, or containing asphaltite.
The asphaltite layer showed a high carbon content under microscopic analysis.