1860, coined by English inventor Frederick Walton (1837-1928), from Latin linum "flax, linen" (see linen) + oleum "oil" (see oil (n.)). Originally, a preparation of solidified linseed oil used to coat canvas for making floor coverings; the word was applied to the flooring material itself after 1878. The Linoleum Manufacturing Company was formed 1864.
权威例句
1. The cabins had linoleum tile floors.
船舱地上铺着油毡。
2. Who will lay the linoleum?
谁将铺设地板油毡?
3. They mislaid the linoleum.
他们把油毡放错了地方。
4. Reception's custom desk is clad linoleum and topped in Corian.
接待区内的定制桌由油地毡饰面,其顶面为可丽耐材料.
5. Do not use on linoleum, cloth, Plexiglas, plastics, asphalt floors and similar.