bitumen

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It is sanctioned by the US for Iran-related trade and many of its past trips to the Gulf had been to Iran, picking up Iranian bitumen and asphalt to ship to Asia.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Raac is often coated with another material, such as bitumen on roofing panels.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

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

The first species were found stuffed either with aromatic resinous substances, or asphaltum and pure bitumen.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)