bituminous

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English

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Etymology

From French bitumineux.

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Adjective

bituminous (comparative more bituminous, superlative most bituminous)

  1. Of or pertaining to bitumen.

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Noun

bituminous (countable and uncountable, plural bituminouses)

  1. (uncountable) Bituminous coal.
  2. (countable) A type or grade of bituminous coal.