English Explanatory Dictionary

Portland cement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A finely-ground powder made by heating and pulverizing limestone and clay.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Portland cement.

Word forms

Portland cement Portland cements

Etymology

From its resemblance to limestone from Portland in Dorset.

Related words

Roman cement

Derived words

OPC ordinary Portland cement PC white Portland cement WOPC
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