How Do You Spell TARMACKED?
Pronunciation: [tˈɑːmakt] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "tarmacked" is [tˈɑːmakt], [tˈɑːmakt], [t_ˈɑː_m_a_k_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [tˈɑːmakt] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "tarmacked" is [tˈɑːmakt], [tˈɑːmakt], [t_ˈɑː_m_a_k_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Tarmacked, also spelled "tarmacked," is an adjective that refers to a surface that has been covered or coated with tar. It describes the process of paving or surfacing a road, driveway, or any other pathway with asphalt or tarmac, creating a smooth and durable surface.
Originally derived from "tarmac," which is a material made of crushed stone mixed with tar, "tarmacked" indicates that the surface has undergone the process of being coated with this combination. The tar serves as a binding agent, holding the crushed stone together and creating a solid, black, and waterproof surface.
When a pathway or road is tarmacked, it undergoes a series of steps, including leveling the existing ground or base, applying layers of crushed stone and tar, compacting and settling the materials, and finally, rolling and smoothing out the surface. This highly specialized process ensures that the tarmacked road is strong, durable, and capable of withstanding heavy traffic loads, as well as providing a smooth and comfortable driving or walking experience.
The use of "tarmacked" is most commonly applied to roads, especially those found in urban or suburban areas. However, it can also be used to describe other surfaces such as driveways, parking lots, or airport runways that have been treated with asphalt or tarmac.
The word "tarmacked" is derived from the noun "tarmac", which is a shortened form of "tarmacadam". "Tarmacadam" itself is a combination of "tar" and "macadam".
The term "macadam" originated from the name of a Scottish engineer, John Loudon McAdam, who developed a technique for building roads in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. McAdam's road construction method involved layering broken stones in order of decreasing size and then compacting them with a roller. The road surface was then bound together with the use of tar.
The tar used in road construction comes from the word "tar", which dates back to Old English and is derived from the Old Norse word "tjara". Tar is a viscous black liquid obtained from various organic materials, such as coal or wood.
