ASPHALTED

Verb

asphalted

simple past tense and past participle of asphalt

Anagrams

• deasphalt

Source: Wiktionary


ASPHALT

As"phalt, As*phal"tum, n. Etym: [Gr. asphalte.]

1. Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.

2. A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc. Asphalt stone, Asphalt rock, a limestone found impregnated with asphalt.

As"phalt, v. t.

Definition: To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted streets.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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