Asphalt vs. Pavement

Asphalt vs. Pavement — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Asphalt and 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.

Pavementnoun

Any paved floor.

Asphaltnoun

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

Pavementnoun

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

Asphaltverb

To pave with asphalt.

Pavementnoun

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

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Asphaltnoun

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

Pavementnoun

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

Asphaltnoun

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

Pavementnoun

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

Asphaltverb

cover with tar or asphalt;

asphalt the driveway

Pavementnoun

material used to pave an area

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Pavementnoun

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