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tarmac

/ˈtɑːmak/
noun
mass noun
1 trademark in UK Material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of broken stone mixed with tar.
1.1 the tarmacA runway or other area surfaced with tarmac or a similar material.

Origin
Early 20th century abbreviation of tarmacadam.

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The systems for using macadam have progressed to the point that a fleet of equipment can strip a worn surface and replace it in a continuous, fluid operation.