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Word of the day: Bitumen

Bitumen meaning: From the construction of highways and airport runways to waterproof roofs, a thick black substance called bitumen playx an important role in the construction of modern society.
Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is known about its surface structure. Researchers are now shedding light on the nature of the bitumen surface using ...
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Drivers could soon be travelling on roads built for US and European climates, as supply disruptions force governments to change the standard of bitumen used in Australia.
Shell Bitumen, recently inaugurated a new storage tank in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). This tank is one of the largest in Jafza with a total stora ...
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