Asphalt

What “Asphalt” means

Noun

1. A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
2. Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

Verb

1. To pave with asphalt.

Where the word comes from

From Late Latin asphaltum, from Ancient Greek ἄσφαλτος (ásphaltos, “asphalt, bitumen”). Displaced native Old English eorþtyrewa (literally, "earth-tar").

Business name ideas with “Asphalt”

Industries where “Asphalt” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
• Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing