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Definition of trass in English: trass(also tarras) noun trastras mass nounA light-coloured variety of volcanic ash resembling pozzolana, used in making water-resistant cement. Example sentencesExamples - Although usually of lead, in Deptford the cooler was made of tarras, a cement which, like lead, did not dissolve in the acidic solution.
Origin Late 18th century: from Dutch tras, German Trass, based on Latin terra 'earth'. Definition of trass in US English: trassnountras A light-colored variety of volcanic ash resembling pozzolana, used in making water-resistant cement. Example sentencesExamples - Although usually of lead, in Deptford the cooler was made of tarras, a cement which, like lead, did not dissolve in the acidic solution.
Origin Late 18th century: from Dutch tras, German Trass, based on Latin terra ‘earth’. |