1. bituminous - Noun
2. bituminous - Adjective
Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.
Source: Webster's dictionarybituminous coal Source: Internet
After its new president Frederick J. Kimball and a small party journeyed by horseback and saw firsthand the rich bituminous coal seam, which Kimball's wife named Pocahontas, the N&W redirected its planned westward expansion to reach it. Source: Internet
Further investigation revealed that deep beneath the Delphi region lies bituminous deposit, rich in hydrocarbons and full of pitch, that has a petrochemical content as high as 20%. Source: Internet
Its other main uses are for bituminous waterproofing products, including production of roofing felt and for sealing flat roofs. Source: Internet
Thermal efficiencies of current IGCC power plants range from 39-42% citation (HHV basis) or ~42-45% (LHV basis) for bituminous coal and assuming utilization of mainstream gasification technologies (Shell, GE Gasifier, CB&I). Source: Internet
Energy needs are also met by importing bituminous and anthracite coal and crude petroleum. Source: Internet