Asphaltic bitumen
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<materials by composition> > organic material > bituminous material > natural bituminous material > bitumen (material) > asphalt (bituminous material) > modified asphalt
Descripción
Dark brown or black solid to semisolid material that is the organic, or hydrocarbon, portion of asphalt. It was used in ancient times as a sealant, for example in ancient Egypt. It is currently is used in hot-melt adhesives, coating, paints, sealants, roofing, and road coating.
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Otros términos
- bitumen (asphaltic bitumen) [en]