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Asphaltum
Translation of "asphaltum" into Russian
Definitions
asphaltum
Noun
UK
/æˈsfɔːltəm/
US
/æˈsfɑltəm/
A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation, used for paving, roofing, and waterproofing.
The workers spread asphaltum on the road to create a smooth, durable surface.
A brown, transparent pigment derived from asphaltum, formerly used in oil painting for glazing and toning.
The restorer identified the dark glaze as asphaltum, common in nineteenth-century paintings.
asphaltum
Adjective
UK
/æˈsfɔːltəm/
US
/æˈsfɑltəm/
Made of, containing, or relating to asphaltum.
The architect specified an asphaltum coating for the foundations.