ceramic veneer
[sə′ram·ik və′nir] (materials)
A burned clay non-load-bearing unit used in masonry construction.
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Ceramic veneer
Architectural terra-cotta with either ceramic vitreous or glazed surfaces, characterized by large face dimensions and their sections; the back is either scored or ribbed.
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ceramic veneer
An architectural terra-cotta having a ceramic glazed surface; the dimensions of its face are usually large compared with its thickness; the backside glazing is either scored or ribbed, making it easier to attach the ceramic veneer to a wall or other surface.
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