Bitumens
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪtjumɛnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bitumens is a noun meaning plural of bitumen.
Meaning
plural of bitumen.
Example Sentences
Moſt naturaliſts and chemiſts aſcribe the formation of petrolea to the decompoſition of ſolid bitumens by the action of ſubterraneous fires.
Thus, as I have shown that there is a sort of gradation from naphtha to asphaltum, through a series of undefinable petrolea, so this analogy may be extended to the next general variety of the bitumens, coal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asphalt, tar, bituminous, asphaltic, sands, pavement.
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