emplecton

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Scope note
Building material comprising masonry in which the outer faces of the wall are ashlar, the space between being filled with broken stone and mortar. Cross layers of stone are interlaid as binders. Introduced by the Ancient Greeks and adopted by the Romans.
emplecton
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025