noun Download 🔗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. Examples : "The road crew spread hot bitumen to create a smooth, durable surface for cars to drive on. " material substance geology chemistry technical energy fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Canadian deposits of extremely heavy crude oil. Examples : "The construction crew used bitumen to pave the new road. " material substance geology environment fuel industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover or fill with bitumen. Examples : "The road crew will bitumen the potholes tomorrow to make the ride smoother. " material substance building utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading