pozzolan

English

Alternative forms

• pozzolana

Etymology

From pozzolana.

Noun

pozzolan (plural pozzolans)

1. 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.

Derived terms

• pozzolanic

Related terms

• pozzolana
• pozzolanic cement
• pozzolanic fly ash cement

Translations

type of material

• Finnish: potsolaaninen materiaali

See also

• pozzolan on Wikipedia.Wikipedia