Blacktopping

/ˈblæk.tɑpɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or material of applying asphalt to pave a road, parking lot, or other surface.

Etymology

Present participle of 'blacktop,' referring to the action of covering ground with asphalt; became common in construction terminology during the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Blacktopping requires precise heat management—the asphalt must stay above 300°F when applied or it won't bind properly, which is why road work happens in warmer seasons!

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