Pozzolan Definition

pŏtsə-län
noun
A siliceous volcanic ash used to produce hydraulic cement.
American Heritage
Any of various powdered substances that react with lime to form strengthening or enhancing compounds in cement.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Pozzolan

Noun

Singular:
pozzolan
Plural:
pozzolans

Origin of Pozzolan

  • Italian pozzolana after Pozzuoli

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From pozzolana

    From Wiktionary

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