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Bituminous

usgb/bɪˈtuːmɪnəs/Volume
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Construction Context

Remember, 'bituminous' often relates to road construction and surfacing

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Our town's main street is layered with a smooth bituminous coating.
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Sticky Texture

Think of 'bituminous' as something sticky and thick, like tar or heavy oil.

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Workers poured the bituminous substance carefully to patch the potholes.
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Dark Appearance

'Bituminous' materials are usually dark, reflecting the dense composition.

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The new parking lot has a fresh bituminous surface that's nearly black.
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