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bitumen

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪtjʊmən/

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Definition of bitumen

noun

[mass noun]

a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing.
Australian informal a tarred road surface:a kilometre and a half of bitumen