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Asphalt vs Bituminous - What's the difference?

asphalt | bituminous |

As nouns the difference between asphalt and bituminous

is that asphalt is asphalt, tarmac while bituminous is (uncountable) bituminous coal.

As an adjective bituminous is

of or pertaining to bitumen.

asphalt

English

Alternative forms

* asphalte

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
  • asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

    • Derived terms

    * air-blown asphalt * asphalt jungle * asphalt shingle * asphalt emulsion

    See also

    * tarmac

    Verb

  • To pave with asphalt.

    • References

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    bituminous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to bitumen.

    • Noun

  • (uncountable) Bituminous coal.
  • (countable) A type or grade of bituminous coal.