About The Word Portland cement
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Portland cement
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What's The Definition Of Portland cement?
[n] a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
Synonyms | Synonyms for Portland cement: hydraulic cement Related Terms | Find terms related to Portland cement: See Also | cement Portland cement In Webster's Dictionary \Port"land ce*ment"\
A cement having the color of the Portland stone of England,
made by calcining an artificial mixture of carbonate of lime
and clay, or sometimes certain natural limestones or chalky
clays. It contains a large proportion of clay, and hardens
under water.
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