pissasphalt Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pis"sas*phalt noun

Etymology

L. pissasphaltus, Gr. pitch + asphalt: cf. F. pissasphalte.

Definitions

1. (Min.) 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. Written also pisasphaltum, pisasphalt, etc.