debituminize

/ˌdɛbɪtuːmˈaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or remove the appearance of tar or bitumen from something, especially a surface

“The process of debiting the old asphalt pavement debitsuminized the street.”

2. verb

to free or make free from tar or bitumen

“The chemicals used in the factory debitsuminized the contaminated soil.”

3. verb

to make something appear free from tar or bitumen

“The engineers debitsuminized the pipeline by cleaning it with chemicals.”

Synonyms

  • decarbonize
  • degasify
  • deodorize

Antonyms

  • carbonize
  • pollute