pozzolanic

/ˌpɒz.əˈlæn.ɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of pozzolana, a type of volcanic ash that, when mixed with lime, sets to a hard cement.

“The pozzolanic properties of the ash were crucial in building the ancient Roman structures.”

2. noun

A substance, such as volcanic ash, that has pozzolanic properties.

“The archaeologists discovered a pozzolanic deposit that dated back to the Roman era.”

Synonyms

  • cementitious
  • pozzolanic
  • siliceous

Antonyms

  • non-cementitious
  • non-reactive