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aardpek

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From aard +‎ pek.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaːrt.pɛk/
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  • Hyphenation: aard‧pek

Noun

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aardpek n or m (uncountable)

  1. mineral pitch, bitumen
    • Genesis 11, 3, NBV:
      De kleiblokken gebruikten ze als stenen, en aardpek als specie.
      They used the clay blocks as stones, and bitumen as mortar.
    Synonyms: bergteer, bitumen