pozzolanic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pozzolanic
First recorded in 1925–30; pozzolan(a) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Pozzolan is an additive that increases the strength and durability of cement through something called the pozzolanic reaction.
From Scientific American
The pantheon’s ancient domed ceiling was made from pozzolanic cement mined from Greece.
From Scientific American
The famous cement dome of Rome’s pantheon was made with pozzolanic cement.
From Scientific American
Pozzolanic cement allows us to generate power, move water, and even cross over it.
From Scientific American
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