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bituminous

Syllabification: (bi·tu·mi·nous)
Pronunciation: /biˈt(y)o͞omənəs, bī-/
Definition of bituminous

adjective

[attributive]
  • of, containing, or of the nature of bitumen.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French bitumineux, from Latin bituminosus

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