The Italian ceramic tiles dictionary

Prepared by Eng Faleh Zahrawi

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A dictionary of the most common terms used
in the ceramic tiles trade.

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Lexicon for the ceramic tile industry.
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Abrasion resistance
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Acid Resistance
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Adhesive
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Aggregate
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Alkali Resistance
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American National Standards Institute

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Anti-slip tiles
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Antistatic tiles
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Apparent Joint
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Attached to Net
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Bas-relief
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Base tiles
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Bed (tile)
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Biscuit or Bisque (of tile)

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Body (of tile)

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