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bitumen

/bɪˈtjuːmən/

/bɪˈtuːmən/

bitumennoun

bitumens

Translations

The road was paved with bitumen to ensure durability.

Дорога была покрыта битумом для обеспечения долговечности.

Additional translations

Definitions

A black, sticky substance obtained from natural deposits or as a residue from petroleum distillation, used for road surfacing and roofing.

The road construction crew spread bitumen over the gravel to create a smooth driving surface.

A naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbons that is viscous and dense, often found in tar sands.

The extraction of bitumen from tar sands is a complex and energy-intensive process.

Synonyms

bituminous material

bitumenverb

bitumened

Past Simple

bitumened

Past Participle

bitumening

Gerund

/bɪˈtjuːmən/

/bɪˈtuːmən/

Rare transitive verb meaning ‘to coat or impregnate with bitumen’

Definitions

To coat, cover, or impregnate with bitumen.

The contractors bitumened the foundation to protect it from moisture.

bitumenadjective

Attributive use (e.g., ‘bitumen deposits’) treated as adjective per guidelines

Definitions

Relating to or made of bitumen.

The engineers inspected the bitumen surface for cracks.