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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesasfaltagem
Pronunciation / Transliteration: as-fal-ta-gem
"A asfaltagem da rua foi finalizada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of applying a layer of asphalt to a surface, typically for road construction or repair.
"The city is blacktopping the main street to improve traffic flow." - 2
A surface that has been treated with asphalt.
"The blacktopping of the parking lot was completed last week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'blacktopping' originates from the combination of 'black', referring to the color of asphalt, and 'topping', which denotes a layer applied to a surface. The usage of the word has evolved since the mid-20th century as asphalt became a common material for paving roads and surfaces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blacktopping" is said worldwide
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enrobage
Transliteration: an-roh-bahj
"L'enrobage de la route a été terminé."
Asphaltierung
Transliteration: as-falt-ee-rung
"Die Asphaltierung der Straße wurde abgeschlossen."
asfaltatura
Transliteration: as-fal-ta-too-ra
"L'asfaltatura della strada è stata completata."
asfaltado
Transliteration: as-fal-ta-do
"El asfaltado de la carretera se completó ayer."
asfaltagem
Transliteration: as-fal-ta-gem
"A asfaltagem da rua foi finalizada."
अस्फाल्टिंग
Transliteration: asphalting
"सड़क की अस्फाल्टिंग पूरी हो गई।"
铺沥青
Transliteration: pū lìqīng
"道路的铺沥青工作已经完成。"
아스팔트 포장
Transliteration: aseupalteu pojang
"도로의 아스팔트 포장이 완료되었습니다."
アスファルト舗装
Transliteration: asufaruto hosō
"道路のアスファルト舗装が完了しました。"
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