word
Asphalt
A-sfawlt
/ˈæˌsfɔːlt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
asphalt
Dictionary meaning
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation.
Examples
- We should asphalt the driveway.
Synonyms: mineral pitch
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