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Meaning of pozzolana | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌpɒts(w)əˈlɑːnə

Definitions

A type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Esperanto pucolano
Suomi potsolaani
Italiano pozzolana

Examples

“Finally the street is strewn with pozzolana to prevent⟳ the horses from slipping on the smooth paving.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pozzolanicity pozzuolana pozzy PP pp. PP&H

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