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- [bahy-too-muh n, -tyoo-, bi-, bich-oo-]
- /baɪˈtu mən, -ˈtyu-, bɪ-, ˈbɪtʃ ʊ-/
- /ˈbɪtʃ.ʊ.mən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-too-muh n, -tyoo-, bi-, bich-oo-]
- /baɪˈtu mən, -ˈtyu-, bɪ-, ˈbɪtʃ ʊ-/
Definitions of bitumen word
- uncountable noun bitumen Bitumen is a black sticky substance which is obtained from tar or petrol and is used in making roads. 3
- noun bitumen any of various viscous or solid impure mixtures of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in asphalt, tar, mineral waxes, etc: used as a road surfacing and roofing material 3
- noun bitumen the constituents of coal that can be extracted by an organic solvent 3
- noun bitumen any liquid suitable for coating aggregates 3
- noun bitumen a transparent brown pigment or glaze made from asphalt 3
- noun bitumen asphalt found in a natural state 3
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Origin of bitumen
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English bithumen < Latin bitūmen
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Parts of speech for Bitumen
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bitumen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bitumen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bitumen
noun bitumen
- blacktop — Blacktop is a hard black substance which is used as a surface for roads.
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