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sandlime brick

sandlime brick

7.0
A light gray building block made from sand and lime instead of clay
  • noun
  • /sændlaɪm brɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ladrillo de cal y arena
  • The new building was constructed using sandlime bricks for improved strength and fire resistance.

Examples

  • Unlike traditional red bricks, sandlime bricks offer a smooth and uniform appearance.

  • Because sandlime bricks are light in color, they are often chosen for modern architectural designs.

  • The new building is made of sandlime bricks.

  • Are sandlime bricks more durable than clay bricks?

  • Architects prefer sandlime bricks for their light gray color and modern aesthetic.

  • The construction team used sandlime bricks because they are lighter and provide better insulation.

  • For their new home, they chose sandlime bricks for a sleek and contemporary look.

Synonyms

calcium-silicate brick
vssandlime brick
  • Specialized
6.9

A brick made from sand and lime instead of clay, usually light gray and used for building

is the straightforward composition description rather than a technical name
flintlime brick
vssandlime brick
  • Specialized
9.0

A brick made from sand and lime, usually light gray in color

does not stress replacement and instead gives the basic composition
sand-lime brick
vssandlime brick
  • Specialized
6.7

A type of brick made from sand and lime used for building

emphasizes composition details rather than practical building use

Surface Forms

sandlime brick singular
sandlime bricks plural

Morphology

sandlime + brick

The noun is compositionally built: 'sand' + 'lime' + 'brick' straightforwardly denotes a brick made from sand and lime. Although 'sandlime' as a single lexical item is somewhat technical, the material-based construction is literal and non-idiomatic, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Sandlime brick is named for how it is made: builders mix sand and lime and press the mix into bricks instead of using clay. That's why the name tells you it is a brick 'made from' sand and lime and helps explain its light, smooth look.