Bituminoid

/bɪˈtjuːmɪnɔɪd/ adjective

Resembling or having the characteristics of bitumen; bitumen-like.

Combines 'bitumen' with the suffix '-oid,' which comes from Greek 'eidos' meaning 'form' or 'shape.' The suffix creates adjectives meaning 'resembling' or 'similar to.'

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