asphaltization

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English

Etymology

From asphalt +‎ -ization.

Noun

asphaltization (plural asphaltizations)

  1. (geology) The process of evaporation that converts petroleum into asphalt.
  2. The laying of asphalt concrete onto land.
    • 2024 August 2, @IndianUrbanist, Twitter:
      Flooding in cities is caused and worsened by asphaltization, mainly due to the road network.