Bitumens are a type of hydrocarbon that are commonly found in natural asphalt, tar, and oil deposits. There are various synonyms that can be used in place of the word "bitumens", including asphalt, tar, pitch, and petroleum. These terms all refer to the same type of material, which is commonly used in road construction, roofing, and waterproofing applications. Other synonyms for bitumens include mineral pitch, natural asphalt, and asphaltite. While these terms may have slightly different connotations and applications, they are all generally used to describe the same type of sticky, black substance that is derived from oil and other organic materials.