asphalt
/ˈæʃfɑlt/noun
Elementary
1
A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
2
Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.
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