Bituminate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈtjuːmɪneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bituminate is a verb meaning (transitive) To treat or impregnate with bitumen.
Meaning
(transitive) To treat or impregnate with bitumen.
More Meanings
- A substance that has been treated with bitumen.
Example Sentences
Bituminated walls of Babylon.
Dr. Ehrmann has used the bituminate of iodoform with success in the treatment of soft chancres, especially phagedenic, as a dressing, after the opening of suppurating buboes, in gummy tumors and in ulcers of the leg.
Word Forms
- bituminates
- bituminating
- bituminated
Synonyms for bituminate
Depending on context, synonyms include bituminize, bituminise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bitumen, paraffin, impregnate, imbue, camphorate, bemire.
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