asphalt cement

asphalt cement

[′a‚sfȯlt si′ment]

(materials)

Fluxed or unfluxed asphalt especially prepared for direct use in making bituminous pavements.

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asphalt cement

Asphalt that is refined to meet specifications for paving, industrial, and special purposes; see asphaltic cement.

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asphaltic cement, asphalt cement

A specially prepared asphalt, free of water and material foreign to asphalt; contains less than 1% ash; must be heated to a fluid condition for use; an asphalt specially prepared as to quality and consistency for direct use in the manufacture of bituminous pavements.

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