bitumen

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Plant resins released aromatic compounds and sesquiterpenoids, while bitumen produced naphthenic compounds.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

But Carney's memorandum of understanding with Alberta to advance an initiative that involves piping bitumen to Canada's northwest Pacific coast and building a massive port to accommodate oil tankers has drawn outrage.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Also known as bitumen, asphalt is a sticky black substance derived from crude oil, widely used to construct roads, highways and airport runways.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Volatile dilutants added to the heavy bitumen from Alberta enable it to flow through the pipeline.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The Persian word múmiyà, means bitumen or mineral pitch.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)