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Portland cement

Scope note

The cementitious binder for most structural concrete; obtained by pulverizing clinker consisting essentially of hydraulic calcium silicates; contains calcium sulfate as an interground addition. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010377

Broader Terms used

asphalt cement

Term used for

cement, portland

Created

12yrs ago

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