"road grit" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} road grit (uncountable)
  1. A mixture of grit and salt (often calcium chloride) spread on the surface of roads to prevent the formation of ice during cold, damp weather Tags: uncountable
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