bitumen

[US]/'bɪtjʊmən/
[UK]/bə'tumən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a black or brownish viscous hydrocarbon substance, used for paving roads or waterproofing.

Phrases & Collocations

bitumen emulsion

Example Sentences

The REE patterns for bitumen is similar to those for supracrustal sedimentary rocks in areas with no basement faults but stabilized structural settings.

The vesults show the compound coating system of 704/842/546 tarepoxy between and 702/846/546 tarepoxy bitumen has good anticorrosion property in euxinic sea water.

The auth or suggests that prebiological informational structures,gene predecessors and protoorganisms should be looked for among abiogenic ordered hydrocarbon molecul ar systems(hard bitumens).

The road was paved with bitumen for durability.

Bitumen is commonly used in the construction of roads and highways.

The waterproofing membrane is made of bitumen.

The roofing material contains a mixture of bitumen and gravel.

Bitumen is a dark, sticky substance derived from crude oil.

The storage tanks are filled with liquid bitumen.

Workers wear protective gear when handling hot bitumen.

Bitumen is also used in the manufacturing of waterproof coatings.

The road crew applied a layer of bitumen to the surface.

Bitumen can be mixed with aggregates to create asphalt for road construction.

Real-world Examples

But using such plastic as a replacement for bitumen is cost-effective, claims Mr McCartney.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Here is the Standard of Ur where mosaic inlaid in bitumen showed the scenes that mattered most.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

The process of heating and separating bitumen from the sand requires millions of cubic meters of water.

Source: "BBC Documentary: Home"

The rubberised bitumen itself is flexible and slightly springy, which enables it to absorb more unwanted sonic energy.

Source: The Economist - Technology

At present 5-10% of the bitumen is replaced by the additives, but this could be increased to 25%.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

As an example, he says that a tonne of bitumen might cost around 400 pounds ($521) in Britain.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

An alternative method of using recycled plastic is to mix the material into hot bitumen when making asphalt.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The additive would replace a proportion of the bitumen, so there are savings to be made.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

There is a connection. Just as plastic is derived from petrochemicals, bitumen is produced as a by-product of refining oil.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

“Many people do not like the smell of overheated bitumen, which spreads during the repair process, so they decided to try it.”

Source: Intermediate English short passage

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