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terrazzo

Type of flooring consisting of marble chips set in cement or epoxy resin that is poured and ground smooth when dry. Terrazzo was ubiquitous in the 20th century in commercial and institutional buildings. Available in many colours, it forms a hard, smooth, durable surface that is easily cleaned.

terrazzo [tə′rät·sō]
(materials)
A mosaic flooring surface made by embedding marble or granite chips in mortar, allowing the mortar to harden, and then grinding and polishing the surface.
terrazzo, terrazzo concrete
Marble-aggregate concrete that is cast in place or precast and ground smooth; used as a decorative surfacing on floors and walls.
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