Bitumed

/bɪˈtjuːmd/ adjective

Definition

Coated with, containing, or treated with bitumen.

Etymology

Past participle of 'bitume' used as a verb, combining 'bitumen' with the past tense suffix '-ed' to describe something that has been treated with this substance.

Kelly Says

When you walk on a black asphalt road, you're walking on bitumed pavement—the bitumen coating makes it waterproof and gives it that characteristic dark appearance.

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