Paved vs Asphalted - What's the difference?
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As verbs the difference between paved and asphalted is that paved is ( pave) while asphalted is ( asphalt). As an adjective paved is covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
paved English
Adjective
(head)
Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
(figuratively) Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.
* The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
Verb
(head)
(pave)
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asphalted English
Verb
(head)
(asphalt)
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.
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