noun🔗Share(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. "materialsubstancegeologychemistrytechnicalenergyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCanadian deposits of extremely heavy crude oil."The construction crew used bitumen to pave the new road. "materialsubstancegeologyenvironmentfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover or fill with bitumen."The road crew will bitumen the potholes tomorrow to make the ride smoother. "materialsubstancebuildingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading