What does tarmacadam mean?
Definitions for tarmacadam
ˈtɑr məˌkæd əmtar·ma·cadam
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Princeton's WordNet
tarmacadam, tarmacnoun
a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving
tarmacadam, tarmac, macadamnoun
a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar
Wiktionary
tarmacadamnoun
A mixture of tar and small stones used in paving.
tarmacadamverb
To cover or surface with tarmacadam.
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tarmacadam
Tarmacadam, also known as tarmac or asphalt, is a material used for surfacing roads, driveways and other areas. It is made from crushed stones mixed with tar, resulting in a hard, durable substance resistant to weather conditions and heavy traffic. It was originally patented by Edgar Purnell Hooley in the early 20th century.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tarmacadam in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tarmacadam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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