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bituminized


Meanings
  • noun

    A process of treating bitumen or asphalt with heat and various additives to improve its durability and water resistance.

    - "The road was recently bituminized, making it smoother and more durable."
    - "The bituminized roof of the building was installed to protect against extreme weather conditions."

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bitumen , bitumens , bituminization , bituminizations , bituminize , bituminized , bituminizes , bituminizing
Etymology
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The term 'bituminized' comes from the Latin word 'bitumen', meaning pitch or asphalt.


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  1. Bitumen was first used by the ancient civilizations, such as the Romans and Egyptians, for waterproofing their structures.

  2. Bituminized roads are estimated to last up to 20 years with proper maintenance.


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  1. Asphalt: Asphalt is a black, viscous substance used chiefly in constructing roads. Bituminized is a process used to treat asphalt to improve its properties.

  2. Road construction: Bituminized is a crucial process in road construction to ensure the longevity and durability of the roads.


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Bituminized is primarily used in construction and road maintenance industries. It has been used extensively since the ancient civilizations for building and preserving structures.

How to Memorize "bituminized"

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    - Visualize a road being built using bituminized asphalt. Imagine the process of heating and treating the asphalt to make it more durable.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bituminized' with the process of making roads stronger and more resilient.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym B.I.T.U.M.I.N.I.Z.E: Building Infrastructure To Understand Most Important New Improvements In Zones, Exemplifying the process of improving infrastructure through bituminization.


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