Asphalt (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The city used a mixture of asphalt and crushed gravel to pave the rural roads that wound through the hills.
- Asphalt and sand were used to create a waterproof seal on the flat roof of the modern building.
- The parking lot was made of rough asphalt that had been patched many times over the years.
- The builders applied a layer of asphalt to the roof to protect it from the elements.
- The rural highway was surfaced with a combination of asphalt and crushed stone that made for a smooth ride.
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Meaning 2
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.