1. constructing or surfacing a road with layers of compacted broken stone, typically bound with tar or asphalt
Usage: present participle of macadamize; technical/construction term; named after John Loudon McAdam, Scottish engineer

Examples

• The city began macadamizing the old dirt road last spring.
• Macadamizing highways became a standard practice in the early 20th century.
• The crew spent weeks macadamizing the rural route to improve drainage.
• Before macadamizing, the road surface was uneven and prone to flooding.
• Modern road construction still uses principles developed from macadamizing techniques.