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 (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 nounGranolithic 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.