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asphalt
/ˈæsfælt/
noun
asfalt
Also
masa bitumiczna(f)
Definition
A black, sticky substance, similar to tar, used for making roads and roofs.
Examples
The road was paved with fresh asphalt.
Droga była wyłożona świeżym asfaltem.
The smell of hot asphalt filled the air.
Zapach gorącego asfaltu wypełniał powietrze.
Collocations
hot asphaltlay asphaltasphalt road
verb
asfaltować
Also
pokrywać asfaltem
Definition
To cover or pave with asphalt.
Examples
They plan to asphalt the entire parking lot next week.
Planują zaasfaltować cały parking w przyszłym tygodniu.
The crew was busy asphalted the new driveway.
Ekipa była zajęta asfaltowaniem nowego podjazdu.
Collocations
asphalt a roadasphalt a driveway
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