cementitious

Definition

Having the qualities of or acting like cement; often referring to materials or grout used in construction to bond components or fill voids.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'caementum,' meaning 'rough stone' or 'quarry stone,' which evolved through Middle French into the modern English term for substances that bind materials together.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific type of grout or bonding material required to seal geothermal boreholes, which is critical for ensuring proper heat transfer and ground stability.

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