pozzolanic

[ pot-suh-lan-ik, -lah-nik ]

adjective

1. (of a cement admixture) having properties similar to those of pozzolana.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pozzolanic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; pozzolan(a) + -ic

Example Sentences

Pozzolan is an additive that increases the strength and durability of cement through something called the pozzolanic reaction.

From Scientific American

The pantheon’s ancient domed ceiling was made from pozzolanic cement mined from Greece.

From Scientific American

The famous cement dome of Rome’s pantheon was made with pozzolanic cement.

From Scientific American

Pozzolanic cement allows us to generate power, move water, and even cross over it.

From Scientific American