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Macadam

usgb/məˈkædəm/Volume
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Road Construction

Macadam refers to the durable material used specifically for paving roads.

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After years of complaints, the town finally upgraded the main street with macadam.
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Historical Term

Originally, macadam was loose gravel, it evolved into asphalt which is more commonly used today.

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Old literature might refer to streets of macadam, meaning gravel roads of the past.
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Technical Context

Macadam is used in engineering and construction contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The civil engineering course includes a module on macadam road construction.
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