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Definition of: elaterite
(i·lat′ə·rīt) noun
An elastic, resinous, dark-brown, subtranslucent mineral hydrocarbon, found in soft masses. [<obs. elater elasticity (<Gk. <elaunein drive) + -ITE1]
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