Meaning of macadam in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˈkædəm/

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1. Noun

   macadam

   Etymology

   early 19th century: named after John L. McAdam (1756–1836), the British surveyor who advocated using this material

   Definitions

   1. broken stone used in macadamized roadways
2. 2. a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar