asphalt
/ˈæʃfɔlt/
/ˈæsfɔlt/
noun
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A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
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Asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.
verb
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To pave with asphalt.