travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtra-vər-ˌtēn 
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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In the entry hall, an archway slices through the central travertine wall without a single bead of trim.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ribbed travertine walls with archive FF logo details complement silver or champagne metal accents and walnut wood touches, creating a luxurious yet warm atmosphere.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The travertine enhances safety without compromising aesthetics and gives the home a monastic feel, covering nearly every wall of the house.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This includes the famous route to Hanging Lake, a travertine lake with waterfalls in Glenwood Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ribbed travertine walls with archive FF logo details complement silver or champagne metal accents and walnut wood touches, creating a luxurious yet warm atmosphere.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The travertine enhances safety without compromising aesthetics and gives the home a monastic feel, covering nearly every wall of the house.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This includes the famous route to Hanging Lake, a travertine lake with waterfalls in Glenwood Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Travertine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travertine. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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travertine
noun
trav·er·tine
ˈtrav-ər-ˌtēn
-tən
: a mineral consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate formed as deposits from spring waters or especially from hot springs
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