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  2. Gunpowder - Wikipedia

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    The term black powder was coined in the late 19th century, primarily in the United States, to distinguish prior gunpowder formulations from the new smokeless powders and semi-smokeless powders. Semi-smokeless powders featured bulk volume properties that approximated black powder, but had significantly reduced amounts of smoke and combustion ...

  3. Portland cement - Wikipedia

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    The most common use for portland cement is in the production of concrete. [20] Concrete is a composite material consisting of aggregate (gravel and sand), cement, and water. As a construction material, concrete can be cast in almost any shape desired, and once hardened, can become a structural (load bearing) element.

  4. Types of concrete - Wikipedia

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    Stamped concrete is an architectural concrete that has a superior surface finish. After a concrete floor has been laid, floor hardeners (can be pigmented) are impregnated on the surface and a mold that may be textured to replicate a stone / brick or even wood is stamped on to give an attractive textured surface finish.

  5. Asphalt concrete - Wikipedia

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    Asphalt batch mix plant A machine laying asphalt concrete, fed from a dump truck. Asphalt concrete (commonly called asphalt, [1] blacktop, or pavement in North America, and tarmac or bitumen macadam in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland) is a composite material commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of embankment dams. [2]

  6. Cement - Wikipedia

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    Cement powder in a bag, ready to be mixed with aggregates and water. [1] Cement block construction examples from the Multiplex Manufacturing Company of Toledo, Ohio, in 1905 A cement is a binder , a chemical substance used for construction that sets , hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together.

  7. Ever heard of mushroom coffee? We tried a bunch to see if it ...

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    True to its name, the powder stuck like mud to the bottom of my cup every time, which meant a lot of the product ended up going to waste. This is a complaint among many Amazon reviewers, as well. Pros

  8. Filler (materials) - Wikipedia

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    Calcium carbonate powder accounts for 97% of the composition will bring white/opaque products more whiteness. So manufacturers can reduce the usage of white masterbatch. With a smaller percentage, calcium carbonate powder can be used for color products. In addition, it brings final plastic products a more bright and more glossy surface. [8]

  9. 10 Delicious Protein Powder Recipes Perfect for Your ... - AOL

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    These protein-centric recipes are quick and easy for a delicious and healthy meal or snack. Get creative and try some protein powder recipes that aren’t just shakes, such as protein balls or crepes.