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gunite
(gun¦ite)
Pronunciation:
/ˈgʌnʌɪt/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a mixture of cement, sand, and water applied through a pressure hose, producing a dense hard layer of concrete used in building for lining tunnels and structural repairs.
Origin:
early 20th century
: from
gun
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