pozzolana UK /ˌpɒts(w)əˈlɑːnə/US /ˌpɑts(w)əˈlɑnə/ noun1 •A type of volcanic ash used for mortar or for cement which sets under water.Finally the street is strewn with pozzolana to prevent the horses from slipping on the smooth paving. — 1962 formspozzolanas