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dampcourse

(ˈdæmpˌkɔːs)
n
(Building) a horizontal layer of impervious material in a brick wall, fairly close to the ground, to stop moisture rising. Also called: damp-proof course
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dampcourse

[ˈdæmpˌkɔːs] n → strato m isolante antiumido inv
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