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bituminoid

/bɪˈtjuː.mɪ.nɔɪd/

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adjective

formalcommontechnicalobsolete/bɪˈtjuː.mɪ.nɔɪd/

An obsolete adjective describing something that resembles or has the characteristics of bitumen (a black, oily substance derived from petroleum).

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, напоминающее битум (черное маслянистое вещество, получаемое из нефти) или обладающее его характеристиками.
  1. Resembling bitumen C1 formal technical

    Having the appearance, consistency, or properties similar to bitumen (a black, sticky substance derived from petroleum).

    • The rock had a bituminoid texture and a strong odor.
    • Geologists identified a bituminoid layer in the sediment sample.
    • The material's bituminoid nature made it suitable for waterproofing.

    🇷🇺Битуминозный

    Synonyms: asphalticbituminouspitchy