dilbit
dilbit · dilbits
An oil-like substance consisting of bitumen derived from tar sands or other sources…An oil-like substance consisting of bitumen derived from tar sands or other sources diluted with natural gas condensates such as naptha that may be processed in a manner similar to petroleum.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An oil-like substance consisting of bitumen derived from tar sands or other sources diluted with natural gas condensates such as naptha that may be processed in a manner similar to petroleum.
The new dilbit pipeline will run alongside the oil one.
Most dilbits are similar in consistency to intermediate fuel oils.
Origin
From diluted + bitumen.From diluted + bitumen.
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Forms
plural: dilbitsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable