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bitumen
[bahy-too-muhn, -tyoo-, bih-, bich-oo-]
noun
any of various natural substances, as asphalt, maltha, or gilsonite, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
(formerly) an asphalt of Asia Minor used as cement and mortar.
bitumen
/ ˈbɪtjʊmɪn, bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs /
noun
any of various viscous or solid impure mixtures of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in asphalt, tar, mineral waxes, etc: used as a road surfacing and roofing material
the constituents of coal that can be extracted by an organic solvent
any liquid suitable for coating aggregates
informalany road with a bitumen surface
informal(capital) the road in the Northern Territory between Darwin and Alice Springs
a transparent brown pigment or glaze made from asphalt
bitumen
Any of various flammable mixtures of hydrocarbons and other substances found in asphalt and tar. Bitumens occur naturally or are produced from petroleum and coal.
Other 51Թ Forms
- bituminoid adjective
- bituminous adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bitumen1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bitumen1
Example Sentences
Raac is often coated with another material, such as bitumen on roofing panels.
Also known as bitumen, asphalt is a sticky black substance derived from crude oil, widely used to construct roads, highways and airport runways.
It is more breathable but is often installed where a highly-resistant underlay like bitumen felt is already present, stopping vapour from escaping.
Volatile dilutants added to the heavy bitumen from Alberta enable it to flow through the pipeline.
The researchers discovered traces of a mixture of ochre and bitumen on several stone tools, such as scrapers, flakes, and blades.
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