portland : Idioms & Phrases

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portland cement

  • noun a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
    hydraulic cement.
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Port"land ce*ment"
Definitions
  1. A cement having the color of the Portland stone of England, made by calcining an artificial mixture of carbonate of lime and clay, or sometimes certain natural limestones or chalky clays. It contains a large proportion of clay, and hardens under water.
Webster 1913

portland stone

Port"land stone"
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  1. A yellowish-white calcareous freestone from the Isle of Portland in England, much used in building.
Webster 1913

portland vase

Port"land vase`
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  1. A celebrated cinerary urn or vase found in the tomb of the Emperor Alexander Severus. It is owned by the Duke of Portland, and kept in the British Museum.
Webster 1913

salmon portland chase

  • noun United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)
    Salmon P. Chase; Chase.
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