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11Portland cement — is the most common type of cement in general usage in many parts of the world, as it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non specialty grout. It is a fine powder produced by Portland cement clinker (more than 90%), a… …
12Porridge — Porridge, or porage, is a simple dish made by boiling oats (normally crushed oats, occasionally oatmeal) or another cereal in water, milk, or both. Dishes made from cornmeal to which boiling water is added are a variant of porridge, though these… …
13Stonemasonry — The craft of stonemasonry has existed since the dawn of civilization creating buildings, structures, and sculpture using stone from the earth. These materials have been used to construct many of the long lasting, ancient monuments, artifacts,… …
14Coal seam fire — A coal seam fire near Denniston, New Zealand A coal seam fire or mine fire is the underground smouldering of a coal deposit, often in a coal mine. Such fires have economic, social and ecological impacts. They are often started by lightning, grass …
15Non-decimal currencies — A non decimal currency is one which has sub units that are a non decimal fraction of the main unit.Today, only two countries in the world use non decimal currencies. These are Mauritania (1 ouguiya = 5 khoums) and Madagascar (1 ariary = 5… …
16Methylcellulose — (or methyl cellulose) is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names… …
17Mapei — is an Italian company founded in 1937 by Rodolfo Squinzi in Milan, Italy. It evolved from a small wall paint producer into a worldwide producer of adhesives, thinsets and sealants for buildings (building materials). MAPEI stands for Materiali… …
18Amcol International Corporation — Amcol International Corp. (nyse|ACO) is a specialty minerals and chemicals manufacturer. Its main operations focus on the mining, refinment, and applications for Bentonite Clay. The corporation is split up into several wholly owned subsidiaries.… …
19Concrete leveling — is a procedure that attempts to correct an uneven concrete surface by altering the foundation that the surface sits upon. It is a cheaper alternative to having replacement concrete poured, and commonly performed at small businesses and private… …
20Coal combustion products — (CCPs) (also called coal combustion wastes (CCW)) are categorized in four groups, each based on physical and chemical forms derived from coal combustion methods and emission controls: Fly ash is captured after coal combustion by filters (bag… …
