grahamite

1 of 2

noun (1)

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plural -s

: a lustrous pitch-black complex bituminous asphalt

Grahamite

2 of 2

noun (2)

Gra·​ham·​ite

-ˌmīt

plural -s

: an advocate of Grahamism

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

J.A. and J.L. Graham, 19th century American mineowners + English -ite

Noun (2)

S. Graham + English -ite

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