bitumen of Judea

noun

A naturally occurring asphalt used since ancient times as a wood colorant, and in early photography.

Meanings

nounbitumen of Judea (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA naturally occurring asphalt used since ancient times as a wood colorant, and in early photography.

    Synonyms: Syrian asphalt

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA naturally occurring asphalt used since ancient times as a wood colorant, and in early photography.

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