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macadam

/mækədæm/ noun · British & US
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What does macadam mean?

noun

A type of road surface made from crushed stone or gravel, or a mixture of tar and crushed stone. It can also refer to a type of tennis court surface.

Example

"The new road was paved with macadam to improve the driving conditions."

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