bituminate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Bi*tu"mi*nate transitive verb

Etymology

L. bituminatus, p. p. of bituminare to bituminate. See Bitumen.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Bituminated; present participle & verbal noun Bituminating

Definitions

1. To treat or impregnate with bitumen; to cement with bitumen. "Bituminated walls of Babylon." Feltham.