| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Mining | A group name for bitumens that vary from gelatinous to hard resinous or elastic. Believed to represent an emulsion of highly acidic (humic acids) hydrocarbons with a varying amount of water (as high as 90%). Insoluble inorganic solvents. (references) | ||
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