A mixture of slaked lime, sand and water is known as ______.

portland cement

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lime mortar

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milk of lime

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alabaster

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Solution

The correct option is B portland cement
Portland cement contains calcium oxide (quicklime) and clay (silica along with small quantity of alumina, magnesia and ferric oxide).

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