Home › Words › D › debituminizationdebituminization/diːˌbɪtjəmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/debituminization means the act of removing bitumen.debituminization is pronounced /diːˌbɪtjəmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/.EtymologyFrom de- + bituminization.nounThe act of removing bitumen.e.g.“debituminization of coal”Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.debituminize 90% match — To deprive of bitumen; to remove bitumen from. vs debituminization →bituminization 77% match — The process of bituminizing. vs debituminization →bituminize 71% match — to treat with bitumen vs debituminization →bituminate 67% match — To treat or impregnate with bitumen. vs debituminization →bitumen 64% match — A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch. vs debituminization →deasphaltization 63% match — deasphalting vs debituminization →bituminiferous 62% match — Producing bitumen. vs debituminization →bitumenised 62% match — Treated, or coated, with bitumen vs debituminization →