bitumen

US /baɪˈtuː.mən/
UK /baɪˈtuː.mən/
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Bitumen, Asphalt

a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons, obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation, used for road surfacing and roofing.

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The road was paved with bitumen.
Die Straße war mit Bitumen gepflastert.
Roofing felt is often coated with bitumen for waterproofing.
Dachpappe wird oft mit Bitumen beschichtet, um sie wasserdicht zu machen.