greenboard
n.— «When retiling shower and tub walls, this contractor stands by the outdated practice of using moisture-resistant drywall—commonly called “greenboard”—as a backer board for tile.» —“Not on board with greenboard backer” by Gary Dymski Newsday (Long Island, New York) Oct. 12, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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