siliciuret

/ˌsɪlɪˈsɪkrɪt/ or /ˌsɪlɪˈsɪkrɪt/ (sil-uh-sik-rit or sil-uh-sik-rit)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lightweight insulating concrete made from a mixture of Portland cement, water, and siliceous materials such as sand or fly ash.

“The silicicrete used in the building’s walls was incredibly effective at reducing heat transfer.”

Synonyms

  • insulating concrete
  • lightweight concrete
  • silicified concrete

Antonyms

  • dense concrete
  • heavy concrete