Word Frequency
bitumen (ˈbɪtjʊmɪn
)
Definitions
noun
- any of various viscous or solid impure mixtures of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in asphalt, tar, mineral waxes, etc: used as a road surfacing and roofing material
- the constituents of coal that can be extracted by an organic solvent
- any liquid suitable for coating aggregates
-
See the bitumen
- a transparent brown pigment or glaze made from asphalt
Derived Forms
bituminous (bɪˈtjuːmɪnəs
) adjectiveWord Origin
C15: from Latin bitūmen, perhaps of Celtic originExample Sentences Including 'bitumen'
Alberta's oil sands alone could consume much of the Mackenzie's daily output for the production of synthetic crude oil from bitumen.Globe and Mail (2003)
Asphalt, the more expensive option, is a waterproof material made from bitumen.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
His lower teeth were stained brown from nicotine and bitumen coffee.BLOOD IS DIRT (2002)
One technique is this: instead of just spreading a fresh layer of bitumen , the existing layer is recycled.India Today (1996)
Steam is injected into the deposit to heat the oilsands and lower the thickness of the bitumen.CBC (2004)
The worst thing on the dessert trolley was a dark, bitter cherry tart whose filling had the consistency of wet bitumen.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
{ bitumen } A black tarry mixture of high boiling point hydrocarbons which is left behind in the distillation of petroleum.Science Basic Facts
Sponsored Links
Log in to comment on this word.
Comments