asphaltum
- noun
- /æˈsfɔltəm/
- Archaic
:
asfalto
- The workers mixed the asphaltum with gravel to create a durable surface for the new road.
Examples
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They applied asphaltum to the playground ground to provide a safe and smooth surface for children.
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We used asphaltum to waterproof the roof, ensuring it would withstand heavy rain.
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While lying at the dock in Portland, Oregon, on the morning of March 12th, the Cricket took fire from the wharf and was loaded on deck with asphaltum in barrels at the time.
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Synonyms
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4.1
A thick dark sticky substance used to make roads and roofs waterproof
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3.9
A dark sticky material used to make roads and keep roofs dry
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3.3
A hard smooth surface or material made from tar and small stones used for roads and airports
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2.2
A hard surface, like a road, made for people and vehicles to move on
A thick black sticky material made from oil and rocks used to make roofs waterproof and stop rust
Material that covers roads or paths to make them firm and flat
Surface Forms
Etymology
Asphaltum comes from asphalt and the Greek asphaltos, originally meaning 'secure', and was the name for the sticky, dark tar used by people to cover and protect surfaces. That's why asphaltum means the tar-like material used for paving roads and waterproofing.