Asphaltic

/æsˈfɔːltɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, containing, or made of asphalt; having the qualities of asphalt.

Etymology

From 'asphalt' + adjective suffix '-ic'. This creates an adjective meaning 'of, relating to, or containing asphalt'.

Kelly Says

Geologists use 'asphaltic' to describe certain natural oil deposits and rock formations that contain asphalt; the Dead Sea area actually has asphaltic deposits that ancient peoples used for waterproofing.

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