dilbit

Etymology

From diluted + bitumen.

dilbit means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

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.”