bituminize

• Verbe signifiant traiter ou imprégner de bitume, ou transformer en bitume.

A verb meaning to treat or impregnate with bitumen, or to convert into bitumen.

1. Treat with bitumenC2formaltechnical

   To apply, coat, or impregnate a material with bitumen, a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons, for waterproofing or preservation.

   Bitumer (traiter au bitume)

   • The road workers will bituminize the new highway to protect it from water damage.
   • They bituminized the wooden posts to prevent rot.
   • The company specializes in bituminizing industrial fabrics for roofing.

   Synonymesasphalt