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PYROBITUMEN [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
  • Solid Fossil Fuels
DEF

A natural, solid hydrocarbon substance ...

OBS

[Pyrobitumen is] distinguishable from bitumen by being infusible and insoluble. When heated, however, pyrobitumens generate or transform into bitumen-like liquid or gaseous petroleum compounds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés
  • Combustibles fossiles solides
DEF

Substance naturelle non volatile, dure et de couleur foncée, composée d'hydrocarbures complexes.

OBS

Les pyrobitumes représentent un état intermédiaire entre les charbons [...] et les hydrocarbures.

Spanish

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