asphalt

• Существительное, обозначающее темное вязкое вещество, получаемое из нефти или встречающееся в природе, часто смешиваемое с гравием или песком для мощения дорог, кровли и других строительных целей.

A noun referring to a dark, sticky substance derived from petroleum or found naturally, often mixed with gravel or sand for paving roads, roofing, and other construction purposes.

uncountable

1. Paving materialB1formal

   A mixture of asphalt and crushed stone or sand, used primarily for surfacing roads, driveways, and roofs.

   Асфальт

   • The workers laid fresh asphalt on the highway.
   • Asphalt driveways are durable but require maintenance.
   • The roof was covered with asphalt shingles.

   Synonymsblacktoptarmac

2. Bituminous substanceB2formaltechnical

   A dark, sticky substance composed mainly of hydrocarbons, found naturally or obtained as a residue from petroleum refining.

   Битумное вещество

   • Natural asphalt deposits are found in some regions.
   • The refinery produces asphalt as a byproduct of crude oil distillation.
   • Asphalt is a key component in waterproofing materials.

   Synonymsbitumenmineral pitch

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по покрытию поверхности асфальтом — чёрным вязким веществом, применяемым для мощения дорог и других поверхностей.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with asphalt, a black, sticky substance used for paving roads and other surfaces.

1. Cover with asphaltB2formal

   To apply or cover a surface with a mixture of asphalt and crushed stone or sand, typically for paving or roofing.

   Асфальтировать

   • The crew will asphalt the driveway next week.
   • They asphaltted the entire parking lot to make it smoother.
   • The workers are asphalting the road to repair the damage.

   Synonymsblacktoppavesurfacetarmac