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Linoleum

/ləˈnoʊliəm/
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(noun) An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

A linoleum floor was very popular in postwar America.
Tom slipped on the linoleum floor.
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They decided to install some new ____ flooring in the kitchen because it is very durable and easy to clean.

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