Bituminiferous

/bɪtjuːmɪˈnɪfərəs/ adjective

Containing or producing bitumen; capable of yielding bitumen.

Combines 'bitumen' with the Latin suffix '-iferous' (meaning 'bearing' or 'producing'), from 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.' The word literally means 'bitumen-bearing.'

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