bitumen

US /baɪˈtuː.mən/
UK /baɪˈtuː.mən/
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битум, асфальт

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.
Дорога была вымощена битумом.
Roofing felt is often coated with bitumen for waterproofing.
Рубероид часто покрывают битумом для гидроизоляции.