Asphalted
Definition
Having been covered, paved, or treated with a protective layer of asphalt (bituminous mixture); a road, driveway, or sidewalk mechanically engineered to ensure a flat, durable, and waterproof surface. This structural phenomenon facilitates road transport under high safety and comfort conditions, preventing soil degradation caused by climatic factors.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asphalted
- Paved
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [as.fal.ˈtat] |
| Source | Glossary of Civil Engineering and Road Transportation Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Noul drum județean a fost complet asfaltat în această toamnă, scurtând timpul de deplasare între localități.
EN: The new county road was completely asphalted this autumn, shortening the travel time between localities.
RO: Muncitorii au lăsat un spațiu neasfaltat în jurul copacilor bătrâni pentru a le proteja rădăcinile delicate.
EN: The workers left an unpaved space around the old trees to protect their delicate roots.
RO: După ce carosabilul a fost proaspăt asfaltat, s-au trasat marcajele rutiere reflectorizante pentru siguranța nopții.
EN: After the driveway was freshly asphalted, reflective road markings were drawn for night safety.
Idioms & Phrases
Drum proaspăt asfaltat / Freshly paved road
RO: Cale de rulare care tocmai a primit stratul final de bitum și necesită timp de răcire înainte de deschiderea traficului.
EN: A driveway that has just received the final layer of bitumen and requires cooling time before traffic opens.
Spațiu asfaltat / Asphalted area / Paved lot
RO: Suprafață de teren (parcare, curte) amenajată mecanic cu amestec bituminos pentru a rezista la sarcini mari.
EN: A ground surface (parking lot, courtyard) mechanically prepared with a bituminous mixture to withstand heavy loads.
Tronson parțial asfaltat / Partially asphalted section
RO: Sector de drum aflat în curs de modernizare, unde doar anumite benzi sau porțiuni au straturile de uzură finalizate.
EN: A road section undergoing modernization, where only certain lanes or parts have the final wear layers completed.
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