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"About Football Glossary - Artificial Turf"

From James Alder,
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Definition: A synthetic surface used in place of grass on some football fields.
Also Known As: Astroturf
Examples: Because of a lack of sunlight, domed stadiums use artificial turf in place of grass on the football field.
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