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asphalt
noun
verb
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
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ˈæʃfɑlt
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noun
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
noun
Mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
verb
Cover with tar or asphalt
“Asphalt the driveway”
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Asphalt the driveway
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