Core terms · definition
A cement-based paste used to bond masonry or, as thinset, to adhere tile to a substrate. Different mixes are rated for different applications and exposures.
Source: InterNACHI — Inspection Glossary: Mortar Types
Where this term lands on a Columbus budget
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