asphalt

[ as-fawlt or, especially British, -falt ]

/ ˈæs fɔlt or, especially British, -fælt /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR asphalt ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

any of various dark-colored, solid, bituminous substances, native in various areas of the earth and composed mainly of hydrocarbon mixtures.

a similar substance that is the by-product of petroleum-cracking operations.

a mixture of such substances with gravel, crushed rock, or the like, used for paving.

verb (used with object)

to cover or pave with asphalt.

adjective

of, relating to, or containing asphalt: asphalt tile.

Origin of asphalt

1275–1325; earlier asphaltos, -um<Latin <Greek ásphaltos, -on, akin to asphalízein to make firm, to secure; replacing Middle English aspaltoun ≪ Greek ásphalton

OTHER WORDS FROM asphalt

as·phal·tic, adjectiveas·phalt·like, adjectiveun·as·phalt·ed, adjective

Words nearby asphalt

aspermatism, aspermia, asperse, aspersion, aspersorium, asphalt, asphaltene, asphaltite, asphalt jungle, asphalt paper, asphalt rock

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Example sentences from the Web for asphalt

When they are full, many landfills are capped—covered with asphalt or concrete.
Garbage In, Power Out|The Daily Beast|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Think of an asphalt parking lot, which during summer can still be warm hours after the Sun sets.
The Best Map of Mars Yet|Matthew R. Francis|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Asphalt Jungle is sometimes considered the first heist movie, but for me it all starts with Rififi.
Book Bag: The Best Heists in Fact, Film, and Fiction|Matthew Quirk|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Instead of laying down concrete and asphalt on the ground, the Brusaws hit upon the idea of using pavers.
Pave the Roads With Solar Panels?|The Daily Beast|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Twice the mounted sentry at the gates was changed while I wandered up and down the asphalt walk.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The bitumens are represented in the island by asphalt, a low-grade coal, and seepages of petroleum.
Cuba, Old and New|Albert Gardner Robinson
She looked out at the asphalt yard, where a dirty rag of paper was blowing.
The Rainbow|D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
In this way, the asphalt is held in position, and is an absolute prevention of dampness.
Rural Hygiene|Henry N. Ogden
In laying the asphalt the greatest attention and care must be paid to the preparation of a solid and dry foundation.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Above this two layers of asphalt of an aggregate thickness of ¾ in.
Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette

British Dictionary definitions for asphalt

asphalt

/ (ˈæsfælt, ˈæʃ-, -fɔːlt) /

noun

any of several black semisolid substances composed of bitumen and inert mineral matter. They occur naturally in parts of America and as a residue from petroleum distillation: used as a waterproofing material and in paints, dielectrics, and fungicides

a mixture of this substance with gravel, used in road-surfacing and roofing materials

(modifier) containing or surfaced with asphalt

verb

(tr) to cover with asphalt

Derived forms of asphalt

asphaltic, adjective

Word Origin for asphalt

C14: from Late Latin aspaltus, from Greek asphaltos, probably from a- 1 + sphallein to cause to fall; referring to its use as a binding agent

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for asphalt

asphalt

[ ăs′fôlt′ ]

A thick, sticky, dark-brown mixture of petroleum tars used in paving, roofing, and waterproofing. Asphalt is produced as a byproduct in refining petroleum or is found in natural beds.

单词	asphalt
释义	asphalt [ as-fawlt or, especially British, -falt ] / ˈæs fɔlt or, especially British, -fælt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR asphalt ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of various dark-colored, solid, bituminous substances, native in various areas of the earth and composed mainly of hydrocarbon mixtures. a similar substance that is the by-product of petroleum-cracking operations. a mixture of such substances with gravel, crushed rock, or the like, used for paving. verb (used with object) to cover or pave with asphalt. adjective of, relating to, or containing asphalt: asphalt tile. Origin of asphalt 1275–1325; earlier asphaltos, -um<Latin <Greek ásphaltos, -on, akin to asphalízein to make firm, to secure; replacing Middle English aspaltoun ≪ Greek ásphalton OTHER WORDS FROM asphalt as·phal·tic, adjectiveas·phalt·like, adjectiveun·as·phalt·ed, adjective Words nearby asphalt aspermatism, aspermia, asperse, aspersion, aspersorium, asphalt, asphaltene, asphaltite, asphalt jungle, asphalt paper, asphalt rock Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for asphalt When they are full, many landfills are capped—covered with asphalt or concrete. Garbage In, Power Out\|The Daily Beast\|November 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Think of an asphalt parking lot, which during summer can still be warm hours after the Sun sets. The Best Map of Mars Yet\|Matthew R. Francis\|July 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Asphalt Jungle is sometimes considered the first heist movie, but for me it all starts with Rififi. Book Bag: The Best Heists in Fact, Film, and Fiction\|Matthew Quirk\|June 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Instead of laying down concrete and asphalt on the ground, the Brusaws hit upon the idea of using pavers. Pave the Roads With Solar Panels?\|The Daily Beast\|June 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Twice the mounted sentry at the gates was changed while I wandered up and down the asphalt walk. Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show\|Robert W. Chambers\|February 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The bitumens are represented in the island by asphalt, a low-grade coal, and seepages of petroleum. Cuba, Old and New\|Albert Gardner Robinson She looked out at the asphalt yard, where a dirty rag of paper was blowing. The Rainbow\|D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence In this way, the asphalt is held in position, and is an absolute prevention of dampness. Rural Hygiene\|Henry N. Ogden In laying the asphalt the greatest attention and care must be paid to the preparation of a solid and dry foundation. Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I\|Arnold Cooley Above this two layers of asphalt of an aggregate thickness of ¾ in. Concrete Construction\|Halbert P. Gillette British Dictionary definitions for asphalt asphalt / (ˈæsfælt, ˈæʃ-, -fɔːlt) / noun any of several black semisolid substances composed of bitumen and inert mineral matter. They occur naturally in parts of America and as a residue from petroleum distillation: used as a waterproofing material and in paints, dielectrics, and fungicides a mixture of this substance with gravel, used in road-surfacing and roofing materials (modifier) containing or surfaced with asphalt verb (tr) to cover with asphalt Derived forms of asphalt asphaltic, adjective Word Origin for asphalt C14: from Late Latin aspaltus, from Greek asphaltos, probably from a- 1 + sphallein to cause to fall; referring to its use as a binding agent Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to asphalt blacktop, bitumen Scientific definitions for asphalt asphalt [ ăs′fôlt′ ] A thick, sticky, dark-brown mixture of petroleum tars used in paving, roofing, and waterproofing. Asphalt is produced as a byproduct in refining petroleum or is found in natural beds. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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asphalt

noun

verb (used with object)

adjective

Origin of asphalt

OTHER WORDS FROM asphalt

Words nearby asphalt

Example sentences from the Web for asphalt

British Dictionary definitions for asphalt

noun

verb

Derived forms of asphalt

Word Origin for asphalt

Words related to asphalt

Scientific definitions for asphalt