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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a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products
the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction
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
a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings
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
a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.
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
a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications
a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs
a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency
a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials
a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.
a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.
a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones
an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness
a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling
a strong and versatile engineered wood product made by bonding layers of thin wood veneers together, widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications
the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it
a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete
a synthetic thermoplastic polymer widely used in various applications, including construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and packaging, due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness
