Puzzolana
Translation of "puzzolana" into Russian
puzzolana
NounUK
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
puzzolana
puzzolanas pl
Puzzolana is used as a cement additive to improve durability.
Пуццолан используется в качестве добавки к цементу для улучшения долговечности.
Definitions
puzzolana
NounUK
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
A type of volcanic ash used in hydraulic cement, which reacts with lime to form a strong, slow-hardening cement.
The ancient Romans used puzzolana to create durable concrete structures that have lasted for centuries.
puzzolana
AdjectiveUK
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌpʌzəˈleɪnə/
Relating to, containing, or made with puzzolana (volcanic ash employed as a pozzolanic additive).
They produced a puzzolana mortar that set slowly but gained great strength over time.