Etymology

pykrete

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Today it means: A solid substance made of water ice and sawdust, stronger than pure ice. Originally to be used in combination with a refrigeration system as hull material for warships. Used as a building material for ice buildings (such as winter ice hotels) and ice sculptures, usually without the originally envisioned embedded refrigeration systems. Full definition →

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The story

Blend of Pyke + concrete, Named after British inventor Geoffrey Pyke.

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