English dictionary
asphalt
/'/&/sf/O/lt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
Synonyms mineral pitchSource: WordNet 3.0
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Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called <i>Asphaltites</i>, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See <u>Bitumen</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cover with tar or asphalt
ExamplesAsphalt the driveway.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To cover with asphalt; as, to <i>asphalt</i> a roof; <i>asphalted</i> streets.
Source: webster1913