aerocrete

noun

aero·​crete

ˈer-ō-ˌkrēt

: a lightweight concrete

In the past year, CITIC and other departments have administered dozens of projects including production of chemical fibre, linen cloth, … and "aerocrete."

—BBC Summary of World Broadcasts, 2 Dec. 1981

Word History

Etymology

formerly a trademark

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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