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Word: Bitumen
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting naturally occurring asphalt used as mortar): from Latin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɪtʃʊmɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing.
Short Definition:black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as residue from petroleum distillation
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