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Architecture and Construction - Construction Materials

Here you will learn some English words related to construction materials such as "putty", "limestone", and "granite".

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sandstone

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

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quarry tile

a durable ceramic tile made from clay, known for its strength, stain resistance, and versatility in design, making it suitable for various applications including high-traffic areas

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putty

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

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limestone

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

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laminate

a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin

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iron

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

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granite

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

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filler

a substance used to fill gaps or imperfections in surfaces

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daub

a mixture of clay, earth, straw, and sometimes animal dung or other organic materials that is applied as a plaster or coating to walls, typically over a framework of wooden sticks or wattle

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caulk

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

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bitumen

a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs

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aggregate

a mixture of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or other granular materials used in construction as a main component in concrete, asphalt, and other building materials to provide strength, stability, and durability

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slab

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

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rubble

the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction

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plate glass

a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors

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mortar

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

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masonry

stones or bricks that a building or wall is made of

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marble

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

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joist

a metal or wooden thick bar used in buildings to support a ceiling or floor

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drywall

a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings

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cement

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

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breeze block

a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal

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asbestos

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

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cork

a versatile material derived from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, known for its lightweight, elastic, and impermeable qualities, used in various applications

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corrugated metal

a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern

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stainless steel

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

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metal mesh

a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern

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glass block

a solid, translucent block made of glass, typically square or rectangular in shape, used in architectural and design applications

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precast concrete

concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site

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stone veneer

a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone that is applied to the surface of a wall or structure to simulate the appearance of a full stone construction

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slate tile

a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications

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roofing tile

a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs

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thatch

reeds or straws that are used to build a roof

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adobe

a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun

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polycarbonate

a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency

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vinyl

a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability

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GFRC

a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product

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plaster

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

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clay

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

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lumber

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

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ceramic

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

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terracotta

a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes

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metal

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

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glass

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

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steel

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

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stone

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

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brick

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

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concrete

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

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roofing

materials that are used for building a roof

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board

a flat, long, and thin piece made of wood used for building a house, apartment, etc.

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plank

a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications

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clapboard

a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction

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fiberboard

an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness

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floorboard

a long, narrow plank, typically made of wood or other materials, used as a structural or decorative component in the construction of floors, providing a sturdy and visually appealing surface for walking or supporting furniture

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hardboard

a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling

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plywood

a strong and versatile engineered wood product made by bonding layers of thin wood veneers together, widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications

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shingle

a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a building, providing protection against weather elements

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insulation

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

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flooring

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

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lumber

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

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pre-stressed concrete

a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete

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brownstone

a type of sedimentary rock, typically sandstone, that is brown or reddish-brown in color and used for constructing facades and decorative elements in buildings

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polyvinyl chloride

a synthetic thermoplastic polymer widely used in various applications, including construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and packaging, due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness

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