Definition of Asphaltites

1. asphaltite [n] - See also: asphaltite

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asphaltites

aspersors
asperulate
asphalt
asphalt concrete
asphalt emulsion
asphalt jungle
asphalt shingle
asphalte
asphalted
asphaltene
asphaltenes
asphaltenic
asphaltic
asphalting
asphaltite
asphaltites (current term)
asphaltlike
asphalts
asphaltum
asphaltums
asphaltus
asphenc lens
asphere
aspheres
aspheric
aspheric lens
aspherical
asphericities
asphericity
asphodel

Literary usage of Asphaltites

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Asphalts and Allied Substances: Their Occurrence, Modes of Production, Uses by Herbert Abraham (1920)
"The annual production of native asphalts, asphaltites, ... 24) shows the production of native asphalts (including rock and pure asphalts), asphaltites, ..."

2. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa by Edward Daniel Clarke (1823)
"... of Mount Sion—Pagan Remains upon Mount Olivet— Their possible Origin—Ascent of David—LAKE asphaltites—General appearance of Judaea—Miraculous Impression ..."

3. The Youth's Companion, Or, An Historical Dictionary: Consisting of Articles by Ezra Sampson (1816)
"... have an affinity to opium, but to be less disagreeable in its operation.—Encyclopaedia. asphaltites, a lake in ancient Canaan, about twenty-four wiles ..."

4. A System of Ancient and Mediæval Geography for the Use of Schools and Colleges by Charles Anthon (1850)
"... on the east by the Jordan and the Lake asphaltites ; and on the south by a line drawn westward from the lower part of that lake to Raphia. ..."

5. The Columbian Class Book: Consisting of Geographical, Historical and by Abraham T. Lowe (1829)
"Where is Lake asphaltites or the Dead Sea ? What is the situation of Palestine, or the Holy Land ? What are the boundaries of Palestine ? ..."

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