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pykrete

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpaɪkɹiːt/

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pykriitti — substance
  • Russian: пайкери́т (pajkerít) — substance
  • Russian: пайкри́т (pajkrít) — substance