ASPHALT

Asphalt

Asphalt or, also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product; it is a substance classed as a pitch. Until the 20th century, the term asphaltum was also used.

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asphalt

Noun

  1. A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
  2. asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

Verb

  1. To pave with asphalt.


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