As a noun asphalt
is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
As a verb asphalt
is to pave with asphalt.
As an adjective deasphalted is
describing a material whose asphalt content has been removed or reduced.
asphalt
English
Alternative forms
* asphalte
Noun
(
en noun)
A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.
Derived terms
* air-blown asphalt
* asphalt jungle
* asphalt shingle
* asphalt emulsion
See also
* tarmac
Verb
To pave with asphalt.
References
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deasphalted
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Describing a material whose asphalt content has been removed or reduced
Related terms
* deasphalting