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asphalt

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɐʃ.ˈfaɫ.tu/as·fal·to

Definition

1

A black, viscous, bituminous material used primarily for surfacing roads and waterproofing.

Usage examples

The new highway was covered with a smooth layer of asphalt.
The smell of hot asphalt filled the air on the construction site.

Common combinations

asphalt roadasphalt pavementasphalt layerhot asphalt