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bituminous

adjective bi·tu·mi·nous \bə-ˈtyü-mə-nəs, bī-, -ˈtü-\

Definition of BITUMINOUS

1
:  containing or impregnated with bitumen
2
:  of or relating to bituminous coal
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First Known Use of BITUMINOUS

1620

Other Mining and Drilling Terms

ore, trepan, wildcat

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