"sandcrete" meaning in English

See sandcrete in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: sandcretes [plural]
Etymology: From sand + -crete. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sand|crete}} sand + -crete Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} sandcrete (usually uncountable, plural sandcretes)
  1. A yellow-white construction material made from a binder (typically Portland cement), sand, and water. Wikipedia link: sandcrete Tags: uncountable, usually

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