bituminous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   containing, resembling, or having the tar-like qualities of bitumen

   The workers sealed the roof with a bituminous waterproof coating.

2. 2
   adj

   designating a common medium-grade coal rich in carbon and volatile material

   The power station was originally designed to burn bituminous coal.

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From Late Latin bituminosus, from Latin bitumen ("mineral pitch, asphalt") plus -ous. The word is used for materials that contain or resemble the dark, combustible substance bitumen.

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