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Pozzolanic vs Pozzolan - What's the difference?

pozzolanic | pozzolan | Derived terms |

Pozzolan is a derived term of pozzolanic.



As an adjective pozzolanic

is having the characteristics of pozzolana, a type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.

As a noun pozzolan is

any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements.

pozzolanic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the characteristics of pozzolana, a type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.
  • References

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

    pozzolan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2009, date=March 31, author=Henry Fountain, title=Concrete Is Remixed With Environment in Mind, work=New York Times citation
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    Derived terms

    *pozzolanic