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Noun: bitumen  bi't(y)oo-mun [N. Amer], bi-tyû-mun [Brit]
  1. Any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons
    "Bitumen is commonly used in road construction and roofing"

Derived forms: bitumens

Type of: hydrocarbon

Encyclopedia: Bitumen