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asphalt


Main Entry: 1as·phalt
Pronunciation: \ˈas-ˌflt also ˈash-, especially British -ˌfalt\
Variant(s): also as·phal·tum \as-ˈfl-təm, especially British -ˈfal-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English aspalt, from Late Latin aspaltus, from Greek asphaltos
Date: 14th century

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-ˈfl-tik, especially British -ˈfal-\ adjective


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