Asphalt: meaning, definitions and examples

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asphalt

 

[ หˆรฆsfรฆlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

road construction material

Asphalt is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is used in road construction to pave roads and parking lots. Asphalt is a popular choice due to its durability and ability to withstand heavy traffic.

Synonyms

bitumen, pavement, tar

Examples of usage

  • The workers laid down a fresh layer of asphalt on the highway.
  • The parking lot was resurfaced with asphalt last year.
Context #2 | Noun

roofing material

Asphalt is also used as a roofing material, known as asphalt shingles. These shingles are durable, affordable, and come in a variety of colors.

Synonyms

roof shingles, roofing material

Examples of usage

  • The house has asphalt shingles on the roof.
  • The roofing company offers both asphalt and metal roofing options.

Translations

Translations of the word "asphalt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfalto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asphalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒ•ใ‚กใƒซใƒˆ (Asufaruto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asphalte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfalto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ŠคํŒ”ํŠธ (aseupalteu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณูู„ุช (asfalt)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒฅ้’ (lรฌqฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ malbik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜ (asphalti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfalto

Etymology

The word 'asphalt' comes from the Ancient Greek แผ„ฯƒฯ†ฮฑฮปฯ„ฮฟฯ‚ (รกsphaltos), which means 'secure' or 'safe'. Asphalt has been used for thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and Egyptians. In modern times, asphalt has become a key material in road construction and roofing applications.

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