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asphalt
[ as-fawltor, especially British, -falt ]
noun
- any of various dark-colored, solid, bituminous substances, native in various areas of the earth and composed mainly of hydrocarbon mixtures.
- a similar substance that is the by-product of petroleum-cracking operations.
- a mixture of such substances with gravel, crushed rock, or the like, used for paving.
verb (used with object)
- to cover or pave with asphalt.
adjective
- of, relating to, or containing asphalt:
asphalt tile.
asphalt
/ -fɔːlt; ˈæʃ-; ˈæsfælt /
noun
- any of several black semisolid substances composed of bitumen and inert mineral matter. They occur naturally in parts of America and as a residue from petroleum distillation: used as a waterproofing material and in paints, dielectrics, and fungicides
- a mixture of this substance with gravel, used in road-surfacing and roofing materials
- modifier containing or surfaced with asphalt
verb
- tr to cover with asphalt
asphalt
/ ăs′fôlt′ /
- A thick, sticky, dark-brown mixture of petroleum tars used in paving, roofing, and waterproofing. Asphalt is produced as a byproduct in refining petroleum or is found in natural beds.
Derived Forms
- asˈphaltic, adjective
Other Words From
- as·phaltic adjective
- asphalt·like adjective
- un·asphalt·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of asphalt1
Word History and Origins
Origin of asphalt1
Example Sentences
Each one consists of two layers of asphalt, which the company fuses together with a proprietary method during manufacturing, making each piece remarkably resilient to gusts.
On top of that, GAF’s DuraGrip sealant melts in the sun between rows of shingles, fusing the asphalt faces together and keeping everything stuck tight.
Simple Green is a degreaser, and asphalt is a petroleum product.
Although a company that specializes in sealing asphalt might not use all three of them, you can get what will work best on your own, especially because you have such a small area to repair.
Gentner and his team put samples of a common asphalt mixture into a furnace and warmed it up through a range of temperatures.
When they are full, many landfills are capped—covered with asphalt or concrete.
Outside are a regulation-sized soccer field, baseball field, football field, and a quarter-mile asphalt track.
Think of an asphalt parking lot, which during summer can still be warm hours after the Sun sets.
Asphalt Jungle is sometimes considered the first heist movie, but for me it all starts with Rififi.
Instead of laying down concrete and asphalt on the ground, the Brusaws hit upon the idea of using pavers.
After breakfast he sauntered along the brief strip of asphalt which the villagers believe to be a promenade.
Felt covered with bitumen is an excellent substitute for asphalt, and is not liable to crack or squeeze out.
A damp-proof course has been introduced consisting of a thin sheet of lead sandwiched between layers of asphalt.
Asphalt (fig. 9) recently has come into great favour with architects; a layer or in.
"Lift Pete's forefoot—the off one, Joe," she commanded, stepping down into the asphalt court.
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