Trassenzement

trass cement

noun TRAS-sen-tseh-ment Rare

Also means

natural-pozzolan hydraulic binder

Usage Note

Trassenzement contains ground volcanic rock (trass) as a pozzolanic additive; it produces a waterproof, sulphate-resistant mortar and is preferred for foundations below water level and for historic masonry repairs.

Examples

"Für das Kellerfundament wurde Trassenzement wegen seiner Wasserdichtigkeit gewählt."

Natural Translation

Trass cement was chosen for the basement foundation because of its waterproofness.

Literal Translation

For the basement-foundation was trass-cement because-of its water-tightness chosen.

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