bitumen

Definitions


[ˈbɪtʃʊmɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting naturally occurring asphalt used as mortar): from Latin




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