bitumen

🇬🇧 UK/bi'tjumin/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A thick, black, sticky substance derived from petroleum, used in road surfacing and waterproofing; asphalt

沥青；柏油

v.

To cover or seal with bitumen

涂沥青；用沥青覆盖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

bitumenother

=bitumen

Example Sentences

1.
Bitumen is used to pave roads and highways.

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