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- Abrasion Resistance
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The ability of a flooring surface to resist abrasion when in contact with abrasive materials.
- Absorption
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Absorbing or taking in a liquid or gas.
- Acid/Acidic
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A chemical with a pH rating below 7.
- Acrylic Resin
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A transparent, synthetic resin made by polymerizing acrylic and methacrylic acid. It is fairly resistant to external contaminates.
- Adhesive
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A material often called glue that bonds one material to another.
- Admixture
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An ingredient other than water, cement, and aggregate that can be added to concrete at the site of installation or at the factory to modify its properties in a number of ways. For example, it can lengthen or shorten hardening time.
- Alkali
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A chemical substance often used to neutralize acidic substances.
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