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Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

material antiumidade que lembra pedra pônei

English translation:

anti-moisture material that resembles pumice rock

Added to glossary by Marian Greenfield
Feb 28, 2010 21:46
14 yrs ago
Portuguese term

material antiumidade que lembra pedra pônei

Portuguese to English Other Architecture interior / exterior decoration
this is a pool edge... I don't know much about pools... what kind of material??? Does it keep humidity or moisture down??? Is there such a thing as "pony stone"????
TIA for your thoughts....
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 anti-moisture material that resembles pumice rock
4 waterproofing materials that resemble pumice OR lava rock
Change log

Mar 10, 2010 11:37: Marian Greenfield Created KOG entry

Discussion

Marlene Curtis Feb 28, 2010:
Pedra pome http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=pedra pome&aq...
Mary Palmer Feb 28, 2010:
Yes, it could very well be a typo. I would ask your client if I were you just to make sure it's the correct term in order to avoid "wild guesses". Take care and good luck! :)
Marian Greenfield (asker) Feb 28, 2010:
Could be a typo... but the text does clearly say "pônei". Thanks.
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Mary Palmer Feb 28, 2010:
Could it be "pedra pomes" maybe? I didn't find any references on google for "pedra pônei". I've never heard of it. Anyway, good luck! ;)

Proposed translations

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anti-moisture material that resembles pumice rock

That's why I think they may be talking about "pedra pome" or "pumice rock" which is a type of rock that doesn't absorb moisture and is very rough. And it's definitely the kind of material to be placed around a swimming pool to avoid slip and fall accidents.

But, like I said, it's best to ask your client to be certain that "pedra pome" is the correct term. :)




pedra utilizada em bordas de piscina – não retém e nem conduz calor; é anti-derrapante, devido a sua porosidade, possui uma textura que evita acidentes em beiras de piscina e outros pisos externos sujeitos a água ou umidade. ... Os granitos mais baratos são os andorinha e corumbá – são materiais ...

www.fag.edu.br/.../MATERIAIS DE CONSTRU��O/.../materiais par...





http://images.google.com.br/images?hl=pt-BR&q=pumice rock&oq...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-02-28 23:52:23 GMT)
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http://www.babylon.com/definition/moisture/Portuguese
Note from asker:
I'm pretty sure you're right... Thanks much!!!!
Peer comment(s):
agree Evans (X) : I think anti-moisture is better than water-proofing in this context, because the latter suggests water repellent and impermeable, whereas the idea of a pumice-like surface would be to wick the water away.
9 hrs
That's exactly what I thought :) Thanks Gilla and have a good week!
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waterproofing materials that resemble pumice OR lava rock

"Waterproofing materials" is the term used for swimming pools.

Waterproofing Materials,Waterproofing Materials India, Suppliers ...
We are suppliers and distributors in India of Waterproofing Materials,Waterproofing Materials ... Swimming pools and pool decks. Water features and ponds. ...
www.geosisindia.com/waterproofing.htm

http://www.answers.com/topic/pumice

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Note added at 34 mins (2010-02-28 22:21:05 GMT)
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OR PUMICE ROCK

The same materials apply to the edges of the pool.



http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=pedra pome&aq...
Note from asker:
I thought of waterproofing, but wondered about that being around the edge of the pool.... hmmmm
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