adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to bitumen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
bituminous
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noun
Meaning 2
Bituminous coal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A type or grade of bituminous coal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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adjective
Meaning 4
resembling or containing bitumen
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- bituminous coal
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History
Etymology
From French bitumineux.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: bitumiczny — Translations
- Polish: bitumowy — Translations
- Turkish: bitümlü — Translations