grahamite

[ grey-uh-mahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. an asphaltite with a pitch-black luster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grahamite¹

1865–70, Americanism; named after J. A. and J. L. Graham, 19th-century American mineowners; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Nor does the healthfulness of food seem to consist wholly in its simplicity, according to old Grahamite theories.

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The Grahamite fills the open fissure in the sandstone, and was plainly introduced when in a liquid state.

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Grahamite and glance-pitch are common, and are exported for use in varnish and paint manufactures.

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The hungry Grahamite accepted, and at an early moment found himself at the doctors board.

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Precisely the same may be said of the Grahamite of West Virginia.

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