asphalting

as·phalt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [as-fawlt or, esp. British, -falt]
- /ˈæs fɔlt or, esp. British, -fælt/
- /ˈæs.fɔːlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-fawlt or, esp. British, -falt]
- /ˈæs fɔlt or, esp. British, -fælt/

Definitions of asphalting word

noun asphalting any of various dark-colored, solid, bituminous substances, native in various areas of the earth and composed mainly of hydrocarbon mixtures. 1
noun asphalting a similar substance that is the by-product of petroleum-cracking operations. 1
noun asphalting a mixture of such substances with gravel, crushed rock, or the like, used for paving. 1
verb with object asphalting to cover or pave with asphalt. 1
adjective asphalting of, relating to, or containing asphalt: asphalt tile. 1
noun asphalting Present participle of asphalt. 1

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Origin of asphalting

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; earlier asphaltos, -um < Latin < Greek ásphaltos, -on, akin to asphalízein to make firm, to secure; replacing Middle English aspaltoun ≪ Greek ásphalton

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Parts of speech for Asphalting

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asphalting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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