Gilsonite

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A trademark used for a natural black bitumen employed in the manufacture of acid, alkali, and waterproof coatings.

Gilsonite [ˈgɪlsəˌnaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals)™ a very pure form of asphalt found in Utah and Colorado; used for making paints, varnishes, and linoleum

[named after S. H. Gilson of Salt Lake City, Utah, who discovered it]

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