Bituminous

/bɪˈtuːmɪnəs/
adjective

Related to a dark, sticky substance made from petroleum used for roads.

The city decided to use bituminous material for the new road repairs.
Visual representation of "bituminous" - Related to a dark, sticky substance made from petroleum used for roads.

Often appears as...

  • bituminous coal
  • bituminous materials

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Describes coal that is of intermediate rank between sub-bituminous coal and anthracite according to the coal classification used in the United States and Canada.

They mine bituminous coal in the region.
Visual representation of "bituminous" - Describes coal that is of intermediate rank between sub-bituminous coal and anthracite according to the coal classification used in the United States and Canada.

Often appears as...

  • bituminous coal industry
  • bituminous coal deposits

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Related to a dark, sticky substance made from petroleum used for roads.

The city decided to use bituminous material for the new road repairs.
Visual representation of "bituminous" - Related to a dark, sticky substance made from petroleum used for roads.

Often appears as...

  • bituminous coal
  • bituminous materials

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Describes coal that is of intermediate rank between sub-bituminous coal and anthracite according to the coal classification used in the United States and Canada.

They mine bituminous coal in the region.
Visual representation of "bituminous" - Describes coal that is of intermediate rank between sub-bituminous coal and anthracite according to the coal classification used in the United States and Canada.

Often appears as...

  • bituminous coal industry
  • bituminous coal deposits

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "bituminous"
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Construction Context

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

Illustration for Construction Context
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.

Illustration for Sticky Texture
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.

Illustration for Dark Appearance
The new parking lot has a fresh bituminous surface that's nearly black.
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Construction Context

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

Illustration for Construction Context
Our town's main street is layered with a smooth bituminous coating.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sticky Texture

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

Illustration for Sticky Texture
Workers poured the bituminous substance carefully to patch the potholes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dark Appearance

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

Illustration for Dark Appearance
The new parking lot has a fresh bituminous surface that's nearly black.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Construction Context

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

Illustration for Construction Context
Our town's main street is layered with a smooth bituminous coating.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sticky Texture

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

Illustration for Sticky Texture
Workers poured the bituminous substance carefully to patch the potholes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dark Appearance

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

Illustration for Dark Appearance
The new parking lot has a fresh bituminous surface that's nearly black.
Visual representation of the word "Bituminous"

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Quote examples

Bill Dedman

American Journalist

A city built on rivers and bituminous coal, Pittsburgh in the '90s has survived the boom and bust years.
Portrait of Bill Dedman

Quote examples

Bill Dedman

American Journalist

A city built on rivers and bituminous coal, Pittsburgh in the '90s has survived the boom and bust years.
Portrait of Bill Dedman
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