Bitumastic (Noun)
Meaning
A protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The steel beam was coated with a layer of bitumastic to protect it from corrosion.
- The bridge's maintenance crew applied a thick layer of bitumastic to the metal railing to shield it from the elements.
- The engineer specified a high-build bitumastic coating to protect the metal roof from weathering.
- After a decade of exposure to sea spray, the metal structure was recoated with a durable bitumastic to stop the corrosion.
- A layer of bitumastic was applied to the metal reinforcement to protect it from rusting in the foundation of the building.