Meaning & use
bituminous
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Containing or resembling bitumen, especially describing a type of coal that burns with a smoky flame.
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Bituminous coal is softer and burns more smokily than anthracite.
The road was resurfaced with a bituminous mixture for a smoother finish.
A note on using this word
Most commonly encountered in the phrase "bituminous coal," a grade between lignite and anthracite used heavily in industry.
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