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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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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
SP
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈæʃfɑlt

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Definitions

noun

  1. A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons

noun

  1. Mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

verb

  1. Cover with tar or asphalt

    “Asphalt the driveway”

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Example Sentences

Asphalt the driveway

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