bituminous

/bi'tju:minəs/

Thân thiện

Bituminous coal burns with a smoky yellow flame in the furnace.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling or containing bitumen: Describes a substance that has the characteristics of or contains bitumen, a black, viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation.
   • Specifically referring to a type of coal: Used to classify a dense, black coal that burns with a smoky flame, containing a high percentage of volatile bituminous matter.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The road was paved with a thick, bituminous material.
  • Bituminous coal is a major fuel source for electricity generation.

Advanced Usage

• "Bituminous shale": A type of shale rock that contains or yields bituminous substances.
  • The region is known for its deposits of bituminous shale.

Variants and Related Words

• Bitumen (n): The viscous, black mixture itself.
  • Natural bitumen can be found in tar pits.

Synonyms

• Tarry: Having the appearance or consistency of tar.
• Asphaltic: Relating to or containing asphalt, a form of bitumen.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling or containing bitumen
   • bituminous coal