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sandstone
/ˈsænˌstoʊn/, /ˈsændˌstoʊn/
noun
a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty
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quarry tile
/kwˈɔːɹi tˈaɪl/
noun
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
/ˈpəti/
noun
a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish
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limestone
/ˈɫaɪmˌstoʊn/
noun
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
/ˈɫæməˌneɪt/, /ˈɫæmənət/
noun
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
/ˈaɪɝn/
noun
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
/ˈɡɹænət/, /ˈɡɹænɪt/
noun
a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications
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filler
/ˈfɪɫɝ/
noun
a substance used to fill gaps or imperfections in surfaces
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daub
/ˈdɔb/
noun
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
/ˈkɑk/, /ˈkɔk/
noun
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
/ˌbaɪˈtumən/, /ˌbɪˈtumən/
noun
a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs
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aggregate
/ˈæɡɹəɡeɪt/, /ˈæɡɹəɡət/, /ˈæɡɹəɡɪt/
noun
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
/ˈsɫæb/
noun
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
/ˈɹəbəɫ/
noun
the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction
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plate glass
/plˈeɪt ɡlˈæs/
noun
a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors
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mortar
/ˈmɔɹtɝ/
noun
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
/ˈmeɪsənɹi/
noun
stones or bricks that a building or wall is made of
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marble
/ˈmɑɹbəɫ/
noun
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
/ˈdʒɔɪst/
noun
a metal or wooden thick bar used in buildings to support a ceiling or floor
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drywall
/ˈdɹaɪˌwɑɫ/
noun
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
/səˈmɛnt/, /sɪˈmɛnt/
noun
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
/bɹˈiːz blˈɑːk/
noun
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
/æsˈbɛstəs/
noun
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
/ˈkɔɹk/
noun
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
/kˈɔːɹəɡˌeɪɾᵻd mˈɛɾəl/
noun
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
/stˈeɪnləs stˈiːl/
noun
a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities
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metal mesh
/mˈɛɾəl mˈɛʃ/
noun
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
/ɡlˈæs blˈɑːk/
noun
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
/pɹɪkˈæst kˈɑːŋkɹiːt/
noun
concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site
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stone veneer
/stˈoʊn vɛnˈɪɹ/
noun
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
/slˈeɪt tˈaɪl/
noun
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
/ɹˈuːfɪŋ tˈaɪl/
noun
a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs
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thatch
/ˈθætʃ/
noun
reeds or straws that are used to build a roof
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adobe
/əˈdoʊbi/
noun
a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun
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polycarbonate
/pˌɑːlɪkˈɑːɹbənˌeɪt/
noun
a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency
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vinyl
/ˈvaɪnəɫ/
noun
a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability
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GFRC
/dʒˈiː ˈɛf ˈɑːɹ sˈiː/
noun
a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product
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plaster
/ˈpɫæstɝ/
noun
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
/ˈkɫeɪ/
noun
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
/ˈɫəmbɝ/
noun
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
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ceramic
/sɝˈæmɪk/
noun
a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials
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terracotta
/tˈɛɹɐkˌɑːɾə/
noun
a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes
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metal
/ˈmɛtəɫ/
noun
a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through it, such as gold, iron, etc.
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glass
/ˈɡɫæs/
noun
a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.
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steel
/ˈstiɫ/
noun
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
/ˈstoʊn/
noun
a hard and solid material that forms the rocks, which is often used for building things
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brick
/ˈbɹɪk/
noun
a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.
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concrete
/ˈkɑnkɹit/, /kənˈkɹit/
noun
a hard material used for building a house, etc. that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones
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roofing
/ˈɹufɪŋ/
noun
materials that are used for building a roof
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board
/ˈbɔɹd/
noun
a flat, long, and thin piece made of a hard material such as a wood, used for building a house, apartment, etc.
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plank
/ˈpɫæŋk/
noun
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
/ˈkɫæpˌbɔɹd/
noun
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
/ˈfaɪbɝˌbɔɹd/
noun
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
/ˈfɫɔɹˌbɔɹd/
noun
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
/ˈhɑɹdˌbɔɹd/
noun
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
/ˈpɫaɪˌwʊd/
noun
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
/ˈʃɪŋɡəɫ/
noun
a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof or exterior walls of a building, providing protection against weather elements.
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insulation
/ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
noun
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
/ˈfɫɔɹɪŋ/
noun
the materials that make up the floor of a building or room
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lumber
/ˈɫəmbɝ/
noun
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
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pre-stressed concrete
/pɹˈiːstɹˈɛst kˈɑːŋkɹiːt/
noun
a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete
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brownstone
/ˈbɹaʊnˌstoʊn/
noun
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
/pˌɑːlɪvˈɪnaɪl klˈoːɹaɪd/
noun
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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