Bituminous — Bi*tu mi*nous, a. [L. bituminosus: cf. F. bitumineux.] Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen. [1913 Webster] Near that bituminous lake where Sodom flamed. Milton. [1913 Webster] {Bituminous coal}, a kind of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bituminous coal — Bituminous Bi*tu mi*nous, a. [L. bituminosus: cf. F. bitumineux.] Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen. [1913 Webster] Near that bituminous lake where Sodom flamed. Milton. [1913 Webster] {Bituminous coal} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bituminous shale — Bituminous Bi*tu mi*nous, a. [L. bituminosus: cf. F. bitumineux.] Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen. [1913 Webster] Near that bituminous lake where Sodom flamed. Milton. [1913 Webster] {Bituminous coal} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bituminous rocks — are sedimentary rocks, usually shale, sandstone, limestone or dolostone/dolomite, that contain traces of tar, bitumen, asphalt, petroleum or carbon. For example anthraconite is a bituminous form of limestone, calcite or marble. Also can be known… … Wikipedia
Bituminous waterproofing — systems are designed to protect residential and commercial buildings. Bitumen is a mixed substance made up of organic liquids that are highly sticky and viscous, and are waterproof. Contents 1 Roofing felt components 2 Benefits 3 See also … Wikipedia
Elk Point Group — Stratigraphic range: Middle Devonian … Wikipedia
Parisite — is a rare mineral consisting of cerium, lanthanum and calcium fluoro carbonate, Ca(Ce,La)2(CO3)3F2. Parisite is mostly parisite (Ce), however when neodymium is present in the structure the mineral becomes parisite (Nd).It is found only as… … Wikipedia
beryl — beryline /ber euh lin, luyn /, adj. /ber euhl/, n. a mineral, beryllium aluminum silicate, Be3Al2Si6O18, usually green, but also blue, rose, white, and golden, and both opaque and transparent, the latter variety including the gems emerald and… … Universalium
Beryl — /ber il/, n. a female given name. * * * Mineral composed of beryllium aluminum silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6, a commercial source of beryllium. Several varieties are valued as gemstones: aquamarine (pale blue green); emerald (deep green); heliodor… … Universalium
Bethlehem — • Titular see of Palestine • Birthplace of Jesus • An architectural term used in the Ethiopic Church for the oven or bakehouse for baking the Korban or Eucharistic bread Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bethlehem … Catholic encyclopedia
