01 a. Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.
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Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.“Near that bituminous lake where Sodom flamed.” — Milton.
Phrases & compounds
Bituminous coal —
a kind of coal which yields, when heated, a considerable amount of volatile bituminous matter. It burns with a yellow smoky flame.
Bituminous limestone —
a mineral of a brown or black color, emitting an unpleasant smell when rubbed. That of Dalmatia is so charged with bitumen that it may be cut like soap.
Bituminous shale —
an argillaceous shale impregnated with bitumen, often accompanying coal.