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grappier cement

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grap·​pi·​er cement | \ ˈgrapēˌā- \

Definition of grappier cement

: a cement made by grinding fine the lumps of underburned and overburned material left when a hydraulic lime is slaked

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History and Etymology for grappier cement

French grappier, from grappe cluster, bunch of grapes (from Old French grape hook, grape stalk, bunch of grapes, grape) + -ier -er

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“Grappier cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grappier%20cement. Accessed 29 May. 2022.

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