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bitumen

bi·tu·men

UK/ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ US/ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons

Origin

From Middle English bithumen, bitumen, from Latin bitūmen. Doublet of bitume.

Phrases

  • bitumen of Judea
  • crude bitumen
  • modified bitumen
  • refined bitumen

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