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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈæʃfɑlt

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Meaning

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”

In context

Example Sentences

asphalt the driveway
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