BITUMEN


Meaning of BITUMEN in English

[ 'bɪtjʊmən ]

■ noun a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation, used for road surfacing and roofing.

Derivatives

bituminous adjective

Origin

ME (denoting naturally occurring asphalt used as mortar): from L.

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