Definitions for: Asphalt


[n] a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
[n] mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
[adj] covered with paving material
[v] cover with tar or asphalt, of roads



Webster (1913) Definition: As"phalt, Asphaltum As*phal"tum, n. [Gr. ?, of
eastern origin: cf. F. 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.
To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted
streets.

Synonyms: macadam, macadamised, macadamized, mineral pitch, paved, tar, tarmac, tarmacadam

See Also: mineral, pave, paving material

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