bituminous

Speech parts

1. bituminous - Noun

2. bituminous - Adjective

Meaning

Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tarry asphaltic raven ebon ebony sable obsidian dark concrete coal midnight hydrocarbon asphalt bitumen resinous
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Antonyms

golden shining lucid lucent gold bright
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Phrases with the word

bituminous substanced bituminous coal mining sub-bituminous bituminous bed bituminous layer sub-bituminous coal

Examples

bituminous 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

Close letter words and terms

bituminize bituminoid bituminosulfonate bituminous bed bituminous coal bituminous coal bed