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elaterite

noun
elat·​er·​ite | \ -ËŒrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of elaterite

: a mineral consisting of a dark brown elastic resin occuring in soft flexible masses

called also elastic bitumen, mineral caoutchouc

History and Etymology for elaterite

German elaterit, from Greek elatēr driver + German -it -ite

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