Bituminized

/bɪˈtjuːmɪnaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

American spelling: treated with or coated in bitumen.

Etymology

Past participle of 'bituminize,' formed by adding '-ed' to mark completion or past action, following standard English verb conjugation rules.

Kelly Says

When you see a dark bituminized road glistening on a hot day, you're seeing bitumen seeping slightly—the heat makes it slightly sticky and shiny, just like tar!

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