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asphalt Definition and Meaning in English (asphalt definition)

noun
Synonyms:bitumentarmacmacadam
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Asphalt definition: A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, paths, and other areas.

Definitions of Asphalt

  1. 1noun

    A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, paths, and other areas.

  2. 2verb

    To cover or pave with asphalt.

Example Sentences

casual

“The road crew laid fresh asphalt on the highway.”

general

“Asphalt is a durable material for driveways.”

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Asphalt definition: A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, paths, and other areas.
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'Asphalt' translates to 'asphalt' in English. Asphalt definition: A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, paths, and other areas.
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