bituminoid

/ˌbɪtjuːmɪˈnaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or containing bitumen

“The bituminoid deposits found in the region are rich in hydrocarbons.”

2. noun

a substance resembling bitumen

“The geologists discovered a new bituminoid substance in the excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • asphaltic
  • tarlike

Antonyms

  • silicate
  • waterlike