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1asphalt
noun as·phalt \ˈas-ˌfȯlt also ˈash-, especially British -ˌfalt\
: a black substance that is used for making roads
Full Definition of ASPHALT
1
: a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons
2
: an asphaltic composition used for pavements and as a waterproof cement
— as·phal·tic \as-ˈfȯl-tik, especially British -ˈfal-\ adjective
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Variants of ASPHALT
as·phalt also as·phal·tum \as-ˈfȯl-təm, especially British -ˈfal-\
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Origin of ASPHALT
Middle English aspalt, from Late Latin aspaltus, from Greek asphaltos
First Known Use: 14th century
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2asphalt
verb
Definition of ASPHALT
transitive verb
: to cover with asphalt : pave 1
First Known Use of ASPHALT
circa 1859
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ASPHALT Defined for Kids
asphalt
noun as·phalt \ˈas-ˌfȯlt\
Definition of ASPHALT for Kids
1
: a dark-colored substance obtained from natural deposits in the earth or from petroleum
2
: any of various materials made of asphalt that are used for pavements and as a waterproof cement
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