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bituminous

/bɪˈtumənəs/

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1 · adjective

containing a black substance like tar or asphalt

含沥青的；烟煤质的

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The mine supplied bituminous coal to the nearby power station.
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矿场向附近的电站供应烟煤。
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Pronunciation: /bɪˈtumənəs/

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