asphaltite
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as·phal·tite
(ăs′fôl-tīt′)n.
A solid, dark-colored complex of hydrocarbons found in natural veins and deposits.
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asphaltite
(æsˈfæltaɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) any of various naturally occurring hydrocarbons that resemble asphalt but have a higher melting point
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as•phal•tite
(æsˈfɔl taɪt, ˈæs fɔlˌtaɪt; esp. Brit. æsˈfæl-, ˈæs fæl-)n.
a natural, solid hydrocarbon having a melting point higher than that of asphalt.
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