puzzolana

/pʌzɒˈleɪnə/ (puz-oh-LAY-nuh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pozzolanic cement made from volcanic ash, often used in construction.

“The ancient Roman engineers used puzzolana to build durable structures that stood the test of time.”

Synonyms

  • pozzolanic cement
  • volcanic ash cement

Antonyms

  • non-reactive cement
  • ordinary cement