Meaning of the word bitumen in English

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bitumen

US /baɪˈtuː.mən/

UK /ˈbɪtʃ.ə.mən/

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

Example:

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The road was paved with bitumen.

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Roofing felt is often coated with bitumen for waterproofing.

Synonym:

asphalt tar pitch