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Pozzolan vs Pozzolana - What's the difference?

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Pozzolana is a related term of pozzolan.



As nouns the difference between pozzolan and pozzolana

is that pozzolan is any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements while pozzolana is a type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.

pozzolan

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements.
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    Derived terms

    *pozzolanic

    Related terms

    *pozzolanic cement *pozzolanic fly ash cement

    See also

    *(wikipedia "pozzolan")

    pozzolana

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.

    • Related terms

    *pozzolan *pozzolanic

    References

    *The Concise Oxford Dictionary , 10th ed, p.1122. ----