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I think this description of asphalt is in error. Asphalt itself is a form of petroleum, specifically a type of pitch, which occurs in nature and is also known a

I think this description of asphalt is in error. Asphalt itself is a form of petroleum, specifically a type of pitch, which occurs in nature and is also known as bitumen. It is used as a binder for various aggregates in asphalt concrete, which is what everyone calls asphalt. I do not think that cement and lime are involved at all.

Heston 4y ago
You're right. He's referring to Asphalt concrete and confusing it with the components of cement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphalt_concrete https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphalt_concrete