† bituminoseadj.
? Obsolete.
= bituminous adj.
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the world > the earth > minerals > mineral sources > [adjective] > yielding a mineral or metal > asphalt
bituminous1620
asphaltic1643
bituminose1701
bituminiferous1799
the world > the earth > minerals > types of mineral > hydrocarbon minerals > [adjective] > bitumen > asphalt
bituminous1620
asphaltic1643
bituminose1701
society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > mineral material > mineral and fossil resins > [adjective] > of the nature of bitumen or pitch
pitchy1552
bituminous1620
bituminose1701
piciform1876
bituminoid1878
1701 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 3) i. 96 They [sc. the waters] are..Bituminose.
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