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单词 granolithic
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Definition of granolithic in English:

granolithic

adjective ˌɡranə(ʊ)ˈlɪθɪkˌɡranəˈliTHik
  • 1(of concrete) containing fine granite chippings or crushed granite, used to render floors and surfaces.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The model proper is made in granolithic concrete directly in the mould.
    • Classified index to advertisements, from granolithic paving manufacturers to monumental masons.
    • Sometimes, granolithic concrete is normal concrete with granite dust trowelled into the surface when it is ‘stand on’ dry to improve surface resistance to wear and dusting.
    • Lavatories, kitchen, store rooms etc., are finished in terrazzo and granolithic paving on expanded metal.
    • This eliminated the need for a granolithic layer and could be used to repair existing floors.
    1. 1.1 (of a floor or surface) rendered with granolithic concrete.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Floors may be either granolithic or concrete finished with quarry tiles or terracotta and laid with non-slip tracks.
      • From the main entrance, winding its way across the park to Pleasant Street is a granolithic flagged walk eight feet wide and sixteen hundred feet long.
      • A large and expensively fitted skating rink is being erected by a leading architect, with granolithic floors and every modern improvement.
noun ˌɡranə(ʊ)ˈlɪθɪkˌɡranəˈliTHik
mass noun
  • Granolithic concrete or rendering.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Granolithic mortar is really a fine-grade concrete.
    • Experiments have proven that use of granolithic concrete is cost efficient and effectively reduces erosion by abrasion of the top layer.

Origin

Late 19th century: from grano- (irregular combining form from Latin granum 'grain') + Greek lithos 'stone' + -ic.

 
 

Definition of granolithic in US English:

granolithic

adjectiveˌɡranəˈliTHik
  • 1(of concrete) containing fine granite chippings or crushed granite, used to render floors and surfaces.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sometimes, granolithic concrete is normal concrete with granite dust trowelled into the surface when it is ‘stand on’ dry to improve surface resistance to wear and dusting.
    • The model proper is made in granolithic concrete directly in the mould.
    • This eliminated the need for a granolithic layer and could be used to repair existing floors.
    • Lavatories, kitchen, store rooms etc., are finished in terrazzo and granolithic paving on expanded metal.
    • Classified index to advertisements, from granolithic paving manufacturers to monumental masons.
    1. 1.1 (of a floor or surface) rendered with granolithic concrete.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Floors may be either granolithic or concrete finished with quarry tiles or terracotta and laid with non-slip tracks.
      • From the main entrance, winding its way across the park to Pleasant Street is a granolithic flagged walk eight feet wide and sixteen hundred feet long.
      • A large and expensively fitted skating rink is being erected by a leading architect, with granolithic floors and every modern improvement.
nounˌɡranəˈliTHik
  • Granolithic concrete or rendering.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Experiments have proven that use of granolithic concrete is cost efficient and effectively reduces erosion by abrasion of the top layer.
    • Granolithic mortar is really a fine-grade concrete.

Origin

Late 19th century: from grano- (irregular combining form from Latin granum ‘grain’) + Greek lithos ‘stone’ + -ic.

 
 
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