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bitumen

[bahy-too-muhn, -tyoo-, bih-, bich-oo-] / baɪˈtu mən, -ˈtju-, bɪ-, ˈbɪtʃ ʊ- /
NOUN
asphalt
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Similar to Canadian diluted bitumen, it’s poorly suited for long-term storage because it can separate in salt caverns over time, Toronto-based oil market researcher Rory Johnston told Barron’s.

From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026

It is more breathable but is often installed where a highly-resistant underlay like bitumen felt is already present, stopping vapour from escaping.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024

Volatile dilutants added to the heavy bitumen from Alberta enable it to flow through the pipeline.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

Veniamin Kondratyev, the head of the regional government, said the Ukrainians drones had targeted two oil refineries, a bitumen plant, and a military airfield in Kuban.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2024

I about half fill a wine-glass with this pulverised bitumen; I pour upon it, drop by drop, the essential oil of lavender until the bitumen is completely saturated.

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by John Werge




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