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ferrocement

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[fer-oh-si-ment] / ˌfɛr oʊ sɪˈmɛnt /

adjective

  1. (of a boat hull) constructed of mortar troweled over a wire mesh that has been preshaped over a mold.

  2. (of a boat) having such a hull.

Etymology

Origin of ferrocement

ferro- + cement

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