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bitumen

 

[ bษชหˆtjuหmษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road construction

A black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for surfacing roads and roofs.

Synonyms

asphalt, pitch, tar

Examples of usage

  • Workers were laying down a new layer of bitumen on the highway.
  • The bitumen on the roof needed to be replaced.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

Any of various natural substances, such as asphalt, consisting of mainly hydrocarbons.

Synonyms

asphalt, pitch, tar

Examples of usage

  • The scientist analyzed the composition of the bitumen sample.
  • Bitumen is often used as a binder in road construction.

Translations

Translations of the word "bitumen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น betume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคŸเฅเคฎเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bitumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bitumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ั‚ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bitum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒกใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bitume

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bitumen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bitรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ŠคํŒ”ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณูู„ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitumen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bitรบmen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒฅ้’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bitumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธั‚ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bitumen

Etymology

The word 'bitumen' originates from the Latin word 'bitumen,' which means 'asphalt' or 'pitch.' Bitumen has been used for thousands of years by civilizations for various purposes, including waterproofing, construction, and as a binding agent. Its natural occurrence and versatility have made it a valuable resource in many industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,398, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.