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Blacktopping: meaning, definitions and examples

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blacktopping

 

[ หˆblรฆktษ’pษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction material

Blacktopping refers to the process of applying a black top surface, typically asphalt, to roads, parking lots, or driveways. This process involves the use of heated asphalt to create a durable and smooth surface suitable for vehicle traffic. It helps in protecting the underlying layers and can enhance the longevity of the pavement. Blacktopping is essential in urban infrastructure development for maintaining road quality and safety.

Synonyms

asphalting, paving, surfacing

Examples of usage

  • The city allocated funds for blacktopping the main street.
  • After the winter, the blacktopping of the parking lot was necessary.
  • They are blacktopping the new highway to improve traffic flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "blacktopping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfaltagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅˆเค•เคŸเฅ‰เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwarzbelag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkerasan hitam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asfaltowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revรชtement bitumineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfaltado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asfaltlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ž™ํƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุทูŠุฉ ุฃุณูู„ุชูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfaltovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asfaltovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘่‰ฒ้“บ่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ asfaltiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ asfaltslag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfaltlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfaltado

Etymology

The term 'blacktop' originates from a combination of 'black' and 'top', which describes the dark color of tar or asphalt used for paving purposes. The application of asphalt as a road surface began in the 19th century, gaining popularity for its durability and smooth finish. The process of blacktopping has evolved over the years, with advancements in technology improving the materials and methods used. Initially, roads were paved with stone or gravel, but the introduction of asphalt provided a more practical and efficient solution. Today, blacktopping is a common practice in road construction worldwide, often linked to urban development initiatives aiming to enhance transportation infrastructure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,733, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.