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Pissasphalt :: Pissasphalt (n.) Earth pitch; a soft, black bitumen of the consistence of tar, and of a strong smell. It is inflammable, and intermediate between petroleum and asphalt..

Debituminize :: Debituminize (v. t.) To deprive of bitumen.

Bitumen :: Bitumen (n.) Mineral pitch; a black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame; Jew's pitch. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc. See Asphalt..

Nonbituminous :: Nonbituminous (a.) Containing no bitumen; not bituminous.

Debituminization :: Debituminization (n.) The act of depriving of bitumen.

Bitumed :: Bitumed (a.) Smeared with bitumen.

Bituminous :: Bituminous (a.) Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.

Bituminate :: Bituminate (v. t.) To treat or impregnate with bitumen; to cement with bitumen.

Elaterite :: Elaterite (n.) A mineral resin, of a blackish brown color, occurring in soft, flexible masses; -- called also mineral caoutchouc, and elastic bitumen..

Slime :: Slime (n.) Bitumen.

Dysodile :: Dysodile (n.) An impure earthy or coaly bitumen, which emits a highly fetid odor when burning..

Bitumen :: Bitumen (n.) By extension, any one of the natural hydrocarbons, including the hard, solid, brittle varieties called asphalt, the semisolid maltha and mineral tars, the oily petroleums, and even the light, volatile naphthas..

Bituminize :: Bituminize (v. t.) To prepare, treat, impregnate, or coat with bitumen..

Calcareo-bituminous :: Calcareo-bituminous (a.) Consisting of, or containing, lime and bitumen..

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc..

Bituminiferous :: Bituminiferous (a.) Producing bitumen.

Coke :: Coke (n.) Mineral coal charred, or depriver of its bitumen, sulphur, or other volatile matter by roasting in a kiln or oven, or by distillation, as in gas works. It is lagerly used where / smokeless fire is required..

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..

Bitume :: Bitume (n.) Bitumen.

Maltha :: Maltha (n.) A variety of bitumen, viscid and tenacious, like pitch, unctuous to the touch, and exhaling a bituminous odor..

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