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bituminize
CIDE DICTIONARY
bituminize, v. t. [Cf. F. bituminiser.].
To prepare, treat, impregnate, or coat with bitumen. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bituminize, v.tr. (also -ise) convert into, impregnate with, or cover with bitumen.
Derivative
bituminization n.
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