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Resurface vs Asphalt - What's the difference?

resurface | asphalt | Related terms |

Resurface is a related term of asphalt.


As a verb resurface

is to come once again to the surface.

As a noun asphalt is

asphalt, tarmac.

resurface

English

Verb

(resurfac)
  • To come once again to the surface
  • To provide a new surface, to replace or remodel the surface of something, or to restore a surface. To put a new coating or finish on a surface.
  • To arise or become evident again. To re-occur or reappear.
  • (rare) To make something reappear.
  • *
  • To come out of hiding or obscurity.
  • 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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