bituminization


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bi·tu·mi·nize

 (bĭ-to͞o′mə-nīz′, -tyo͞o′-, bī-)
tr.v. bi·tu·mi·nized, bi·tu·mi·niz·ing, bi·tu·mi·niz·es
To treat with bitumen.
bi·tu′mi·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
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