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Etymology

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Blend of hemp +‎ concrete

Noun

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hempcrete (uncountable)

  1. A mixture of hemp shives and lime (possibly including sand, pozzolans, or cement) used as a material for construction and insulation.
    • 2005, Steve Allin, Building with Hemp, page 79:
      In situations such as bathrooms and kitchens where there is likely to be a higher level of humidity than other rooms in the house, hempcrete works very well with the distribution of moisture and prevention of condensation.
    • 2009, Andy van den Dobbelsteen, Machiel van Dorst, Arjen van Timmeren, Smart Building in a Changing Climate, page 122:
      This should not be a problem with hempcrete as it is a very simple building method that can be grasped by ordinary builders within a few hours of instruction.
    • 2016, Chris Magwood, Essential Hempcrete Construction, page 16:
      The issue of assessing the thermal control properties of hempcrete is very important for the widespread adoption of hempcrete in North America, and unfortunately, it is not a straightforward subject.