- Albertite
- Albertite Al"bert*ite ([a^]l"b[~e]rt*[imac]t), n. (Min.) A bituminous mineral resembling asphaltum, found in the county of Albert, New Brunswick. [1913 Webster]
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Albertite — is a type of asphalt found in Albert County, New Brunswick. It is a type of solid hydrocarbon. It is a deep black and lustrous variety, and is less soluble in turpentine than the usual type of asphalt. It was from Albertite that kerosene was… … Wikipedia
albertite — [al′bər tīt΄] n. 〚after Albert county, New Brunswick, where found〛 a shiny, brittle, usually black variety of asphalt that burns easily with a bright, smoky flame * * * … Universalium
albertite — [al′bər tīt΄] n. [after Albert county, New Brunswick, where found] a shiny, brittle, usually black variety of asphalt that burns easily with a bright, smoky flame … English World dictionary
albertite — al·bert·ite … English syllables
albertite — ˈalbərd.ˌīt noun ( s) Usage: sometimes capitalized Etymology: Albert county, New Brunswick, Canada, its locality + English ite : a bituminous mineral resembling asphaltum (hardness 1 2, specific gravity 1.097) … Useful english dictionary
Albert Mines, New Brunswick — Albert Mines is a community in the southeastern corner ( [http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Albert+Mines,+NB,+Canada sa=X oi=map ct=title Map] ) of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is due south of the Village of Hillsborough and bordered by… … Wikipedia
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