SCAGLIOLA
\skˌaɡlɪˈə͡ʊlə], \skˌaɡlɪˈəʊlə], \s_k_ˌa_ɡ_l_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə]\
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A composition of gypsum, Flanders glue, isinglass, &c., made of a variety of colours, to resemble the natural scaglia limestone, and to imitate marble, used as a plaster for ornamental work, and admitting of a fine polish.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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