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bituminous1610s, from French bitumineux, from Latin bituminosus, from bitumen (see bitumen). The Plain, wherein a black bituminous gurge Boiles out from under ground, the mouth of Hell. ["Paradise Lost,&qu [..]
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bituminousConsisting of hydrocarbons (such as coal) and materials formed from them.
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bituminoustype of coal containing bitumen, an organic, tar-like substance.
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bituminousdark brown or black coal found deep within the Earth and called soft coal. black hole
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bituminousBituminous is a type of coal that contains very little moisture and has high heat value. It is used to generate electricity and to produce coke, a coal residue used in the steel industry. Bituminous coal is the most plentiful type in the United States.
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bituminous(adj)Â resembling or containing bitumen
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bituminousA coal with approximately 60% fixed carbon.
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bituminoustype of coal that contains a naturally occurring tar–like hydrocarbon mineral of indefinite composition. It ranges in consistency from a thick liquid to a brittle solid.
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bituminousa. Containing much organic, or at least carbonaceous matter, mostly in the form of the tarry hydrocarbons which are usually described as bitumen. b. Pertaining to bituminous coal.
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bituminousConsisting of hydrocarbons (such as coal) and materials formed from them.
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bituminousRock that contains such organic compounds as asphalt, tar, or petroleum.
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bituminousTechnical name for the mixture of asphalt and aggregate placed on the surface. Normally, it has a black appearance. It is applied at a high temperature which is sometimes referred to as "hot mix. [..]
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bituminousA rank of black coal of medium energy value. It is of higher rank than lignite and sub-bituminous coal, but of lower rank than anthracite. Often referred to as black coal.
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bituminousA coal which is high in carbonaceous matter having a volatility greater than that of anthracite and a calorific value greater than that of lignite. In the US, it is often referred to as "soft coal". biomonitoring
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