noun🔗ShareBitumen, Asphalt(by extension) Any one of the natural hydrocarbons, including the hard, solid, brittle varieties called asphalt, the semisolid maltha and mineral tars, the oily petrolea, and even the light, volatile naphthas."The road crew spread hot bitumen to create a smooth, durable surface for cars to drive on. "Das Straßenbauamt verteilte heißes Bitumen, um eine glatte, haltbare Oberfläche für Autos zu schaffen.materialsubstancegeologychemistrytechnicalenergyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKanadische Ablagerungen von extrem schwerem RohölCanadian deposits of extremely heavy crude oil."The construction crew used bitumen to pave the new road. "Das Bauunternehmen verwendete Bitumen, um die neue Straße zu pflastern.materialsubstancegeologyenvironmentfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTeeren, asphaltierenTo cover or fill with bitumen."The road crew will bitumen the potholes tomorrow to make the ride smoother. "Die Straßenarbeiter werden morgen die Schlaglöcher asphaltieren, um die Fahrt angenehmer zu machen.materialsubstancebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading