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bitumastic

bitumastic

9.9
A protective coating made from tar that covers metal to stop weather damage and rust
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : bituminoso
  • The engineers applied a layer of bitumastic to protect the steel beams from corrosion.

Examples

  • To prolong the lifespan of the bridge, workers coated its supports with bitumastic.

  • Many buildings use bitumastic for weatherproofing.

  • Regular inspection and maintenance of the bitumastic can prevent serious structural damage.

  • The contractor applied bitumastic to the roof.

  • The engineers applied a layer of bitumastic to protect the steel beams from corrosion.

  • To prolong the lifespan of the bridge, workers coated its supports with bitumastic.

  • Regular inspection and maintenance of the bitumastic can prevent serious structural damage.

Synonyms

asphalt
vsbitumastic
56 3.9

A dark sticky material used to make roads and keep roofs dry

is a coating without stone aggregate formulated to protect metal surfaces
bitumen
vsbitumastic
  • UK
3 7.4

A thick black sticky substance used to make roads and roofs waterproof

is a protective coating made from that material and fillers to protect metal
asphaltum
vsbitumastic
  • Archaic
9.9

A dark brown or black liquid painters use to make paint darker

is a heavy protective coating made to shield structural metal from weathering

Surface Forms

bitumastic singular
bitumastics plural

Morphology

bitumastic = bitumen + mastic (transparent) = bitumen + mastic

The term is a straightforward compound of 'bitumen' and 'mastic', so its meaning (a bituminous sealant) is directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Bitumastic combines bitumen ('tar' or 'pitch') and mastic ('paste' or 'glue'), so it literally means a 'tar paste'. That's why bitumastic refers to a sticky asphalt coating used to protect metal from weather and rust.