pozzolan
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From pozzolana.
Noun[edit]
pozzolan (plural pozzolans)
- Any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements.
- 2009 March 31, Henry Fountain, “Concrete Is Remixed With Environment in Mind”, in New York Times[1]:
- Both are what are called pozzolans, reactive materials that help make the concrete stronger.
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type of material
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