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pisasphaltum
Pissasphalt Pis"sas*phalt, n. [L. pissasphaltus, Gr. ?; ? pitch + ? asphalt: cf. F. pissasphalte.] (Min.) Earth pitch; a soft, black bitumen of the consistence of tar, and of a strong smell. It is inflammable, and intermediate between petroleum and asphalt. [Written also pisasphaltum, pisasphalt, etc.]
Pisasphaltum
Pisasphaltum Pis`as*phal"tum, n. See Pissasphalt.
Retinasphaltum
Retinasphalt Ret`in*as"phalt, Retinasphaltum Ret`in*as*phal"tum, n. [Gr. ???? resin + ????? asphalt.] (Min.) Retinite.

Meaning of Asphaltum from wikipedia

- Asphaltite (also known as uintahite, asphaltum, gilsonite or oil sands) is a naturally occurring soluble solid hydrocarbon, a form of asphalt (or bitumen)...
- car racing using cars designed for asphalt surfaces Asphaltum, Indiana Shilajit or black asphaltum, an organic-based clay This disambiguation page lists...
- the substance is classed as a pitch. Prior to the 20th century the term asphaltum was in general use. The word derives from the ancient Gr**** ἄσφαλτος ásphaltos...
- Asphaltum was an unincorporated community in Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Asphaltum is located at 41°06′01″N 86°59′53″W / 41.10028°N 86...
- formed around a group of tar pits where natural asphalt (also called asphaltum, bitumen, or pitch; brea in Spanish) has seeped up from the ground for...
- corrosion-resistant coating for iron, he developed a recipe that included asphaltum, linseed oil and burnt umber. Once applied to metal and heated the coating...
- metal plate. Grounds are made from a variety of materials including tar, asphaltum, paint (including spray paint), oil pastels, and other materials manufactured...
- Asphalto still appeared on maps as of 1932. The name comes from the local asphaltum deposits. Asphalto was originally the site of the Aguaje de La Brea, a...
- before any biting occurs) an acid-resistant "stop out" (also called an asphaltum or hard ground) if they intend to keep any areas totally white and free...
- main section of the ba****t is directly under the courtyard and has an asphaltum floor. On one side of the ba****t were heated and illuminated storerooms...