BITUMINOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Resembling or containing bitumen

Example:

bituminous coal

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

bitumen (any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons)

Derivation:

bitumen (any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons)

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