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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A light, porous form of concretionary limestone (or calcite) deposited from solution, and sometimes quarried for building. countable, uncountable

   "[...] imitation travertine, resembling marble, has been used to cover the station exterior, [...]."

Synonyms

All synonyms

travertine marble

Example

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"[...] imitation travertine, resembling marble, has been used to cover the station exterior, [...]."

Etymology

From Italian travertino, earlier tivertino, from Latin tīburtīnus (“Tiburtine”).

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