What does "dilbit" mean?

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.

Dilbit

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Noun

1
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. countable, uncountable
"The new dilbit pipeline will run alongside the oil one."

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"The new dilbit pipeline will run alongside the oil one."

Etymology

From diluted + bitumen.

Related phrases

natural gas tar sands

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