(materials) A mixture of approximately four parts of sand to one part of portland cement with a small amount of lime and enough water to make it plastic.
cement mortar
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(si′ment ′mörd·ər)
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A mixture of cement, lime, sand, or other aggregates with water; used for plastering over masonry or to lay blocks. The lime adds plasticity and resistance to moisture. Also see mortar.
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