Asphalt vs. Pavement

Asphaltnoun

A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.

Asphaltnoun

asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

Asphaltverb

To pave with asphalt.

Asphaltnoun

Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.

Asphaltnoun

A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc.

Asphaltverb

To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted streets.

Asphaltnoun

mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

Asphaltnoun

a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons

Asphaltverb

cover with tar or asphalt;

Asphaltnoun

a mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc.

Asphaltnoun

the pitch used in asphalt, sometimes found in natural deposits but usually made by the distillation of crude oil.

Asphaltverb

surface with asphalt.

Asphalt

Asphalt, also known as bitumen (UK: , US: ), is a sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product, and is classed as a pitch.

Pavementnoun

Any paved floor.

Pavementnoun

A paved footpath, especially at the side of a road.

Pavementnoun

(US) Any paved exterior surface, as of a road or sidewalk.

Pavementnoun

The interior flooring, especially when of stone, of large buildings such as a cathedral.

Pavementnoun

That with which anything is paved; a floor or covering of solid material, laid so as to make a hard and convenient surface for travel; a paved road or sidewalk; a decorative interior floor of tiles or colored bricks.

Pavementverb

To furnish with a pavement; to pave.

Pavementnoun

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

Pavementnoun

material used to pave an area

Pavementnoun

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway