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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKulturstein
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kʊlˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃtaɪn
"Die Wand wurde mit leichtem Kulturstein verkleidet."
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A form of architectural building material manufactured from lightweight concrete mixes to mimic the appearance of natural stone.
"The modern fireplace was beautifully finished with manufactured stone to give it a rustic yet contemporary look." - 2
Artificial stone veneer used for interior and exterior walls to provide aesthetic appeal without the weight of quarried rock.
"Builders often choose manufactured stone because it is easier to transport and install than natural granite or limestone."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English components 'manufactured' (from Latin manufactus, meaning 'made by hand') and 'stone' (from Old English stān). The German term 'Kulturstein' (phonetically kʊlˈtuːɐˌʃtaɪn) directly translates to cultural stone or manufactured stone, representing an architectural material designed to mimic natural cut stone.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manufactured stone" is said worldwide
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pierre reconstituée
Transliteration: pjɛʁ ʁəkɔ̃stitye
"La façade de la maison est recouverte de pierre reconstituée."
Kulturstein
Transliteration: kʊlˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃtaɪn
"Die Wand wurde mit leichtem Kulturstein verkleidet."
pietra ricostruita
Transliteration: ˈpjɛtra rikostruˈiːta
"Il soggiorno è decorato con pietra ricostruita."
piedra artificial
Transliteration: ˈpjeðɾa artifiˈsjal
"Utilizaron piedra artificial para decorar la fachada."
pedra artificial
Transliteration: ˈpɛdɾa aɾtifisiˈaw
"A parede da sala foi revestida com pedra artificial."
कृत्रिम पत्थर
Transliteration: kr-trim patthar
"दीवार पर कृत्रिम पत्थर का काम किया गया है।"
人造石
Transliteration: rénzàoshí
"这面墙是用人造石装饰的。"
인조석
Transliteration: injoseok
"거실 벽면을 인조석으로 마감했습니다."
人造石
Transliteration: jinzōseki
"リビングルームの壁には人造石が使われています。"
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