asphaltic
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In the business, this mix of liquid asphalt cement, sand and small stone chips is called asphaltic concrete.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023
In samples of snow collected in a remote section of Yellowstone National Park�where man-made pollutants are not likely to be at fault�Went has found "little globs of asphaltic tar matter."
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor sun nor sea nor skyborn lightning gleams, But flaming Phlegethon's asphaltic steams Streak the long gaping gulph; where varying glow Carbonic curls above, blue flakes of fire below.
From The Columbiad by Barlow, Joel
Deposits of natural asphaltic material are widely distributed through the United States, but commercial production is limited to a few localities in Kentucky, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and California.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
These are provided with returns, and with the asphaltic wearing surface on the floors of such bridges prevent moisture coming in contact with the structural timbers of the bridge.
From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by Benson, S.
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