asphaltic
Americanadjective
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Frogs, toads, and salamanders have delicate skeletons that do not fossilize easily, so their remains are uncommon in the fossil record outside asphaltic sites such as La Brea Tar Pits.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
In the business, this mix of liquid asphalt cement, sand and small stone chips is called asphaltic concrete.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
Characteristics.—The asphaltic concrete surface is of excellent riding properties, is easily repaired and of moderate durability.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
This type is designated as asphaltic concrete because of the analogy of the mixture to Portland cement concrete.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
The exposed area should then be coated with a good tree paint or asphaltic emulsion.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting Battle Creek, Michigan, September 10 and 11, 1934 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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