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The second edition of [http://www.dictionaryofurbanism.com/ The Dictionary of Urbanism] by Rob Cowan, published in 2020, suggests that tarmac can mean:

* ‘A generic name for asphalt surfaces.’
* ‘A patented type of road-surfacing material composed mainly of compacted tar and aggregate. The word is a shortening of tarmacadam, a word combining tar- with the name of the engineer and road-builder John McAdam (1756–1836), who invented a process for building roads with a smooth, hard surface (macadam).’

It suggests that macadam can refer to:

* ‘A type of road construction with a smooth, hard surface, in which layers of compacted, crushed stone are bound with stone dust . It was pioneered by the engineer and road-builder John McAdam (1756–1836).’ Also referred to as stone macadam.
* ‘A similar type of road construction but with the addition of tar as a binder.’ Also referred to as bitumen macadam (bitmac).

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Asphalt.
* Bituminous mixing and laying plant.
* Britain's historic paving.
* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
* Glossary of paving terms.
* Code of Practice for Ironwork Systems Installation and Refurbishment.
* Hazard warning surfaces.
* Highway.
* Highway drainage.
* How to lay block paving.
* Pavement.
* Permeable pavements.
* Road paving.
* Types of road and street.

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