Bitumen
Pronunciation: /ˌbɪˈtuːmən/
Bitumen (noun)
- a black, sticky substance used to make roads and roofs.
- a thick, dark oil found in natural deposits, used in making asphalt.
Examples
- The workers spread bitumen on the new road.
- Bitumen is used to create a smooth road surface.
Common collocations: lay bitumen, bitumen surface, bitumen layer, extract bitumen, bitumen deposit