Definition of Pissasphalt

1. n. 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.

Definition of Pissasphalt

1. Noun. (minerology) A soft, black, tarry bitumen, intermediate between petroleum and asphalt. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pissasphalt

1. 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. Alternative forms: pisasphaltum, pisasphalt, etc. Origin: L. Pissasphaltus, Gr.; pitch + asphalt: cf. F. Pissasphalte. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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