asphalt
nounmasculine/ɐʃ.ˈfaɫ.tu/high
as·fal·to
Definition
A black, viscous, bituminous material used primarily for surfacing roads and waterproofing.
The new highway was covered with a smooth layer of asphalt.
The smell of hot asphalt filled the air on the construction site.
Common collocations
asphalt roadasphalt pavementasphalt layerhot asphalt
Etymology
Do grego 'ásphaltos' (betume), através do latim 'asphaltus'.