BITUMEN


Meaning of BITUMEN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbɪtjumɪn ]

n. 1 any of various tarlike mixtures of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum naturally or by distillation and used for road surfacing and roofing. 2 Austral. colloq. a tarred road. [L bitumen -minis]

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