CEFR B2

bitumen

noun

Meaning

A black, sticky, tar-like substance that is a mixture of hydrocarbons, found naturally or produced from petroleum, used for paving roads and roofing.

The smell of hot bitumen filled the air as the construction workers laid down the new road surface.
Bitumen is often mixed with gravel to create asphalt for roads.

Synonyms: asphalt, tar, pitch

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈtjuːmən/

A black, sticky, tar-like substance that is a mixture of hydrocarbons, found naturally or produced from petroleum, used for paving roads and roofing.

The smell of hot bitumen filled the air as the construction workers laid down the new road surface.
Bitumen is often mixed with gravel to create asphalt for roads.
A layer of bitumen was applied to the roof to waterproof it.

bitumen for (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the purpose or application of bitumen. — "This type of bitumen is ideal for roofing applications."
bitumen mixture (collocation): A combination of bitumen with other materials. — "The road surface is made from a bitumen mixture and aggregate."

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