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  1. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
    From aqueducts to newspapers, find out more about 10 innovations that built ancient Rome.
  2. slaked lime
    a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
    Roman concrete was considerably weaker than its modern counterpart, but it has proved remarkably durable thanks to its unique recipe, which used slaked lime and a volcanic ash known as pozzolana to create a sticky paste.
  3. tuff
    hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash
    Combined with volcanic rocks called tuff, this ancient cement formed a concrete that could effectively endure chemical decay.
  4. liberate
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
    Aqueducts liberated Roman cities from a reliance on nearby water supplies and proved priceless in promoting public health and sanitation.
  5. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
    None of these aquatic innovations would have been possible without the Roman aqueduct.
  6. volcanic
    relating to eruptions of gas and lava from the earth's crust
    Roman concrete was considerably weaker than its modern counterpart, but it has proved remarkably durable thanks to its unique recipe, which used slaked lime and a volcanic ash known as pozzolana to create a sticky paste.
  7. pipeline
    a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
    First developed around 312 B.C., these engineering marvels used gravity to transport water along stone, lead and concrete pipelines and into city centers.
  8. chemical
    produced by reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
    Combined with volcanic rocks called tuff, this ancient cement formed a concrete that could effectively endure chemical decay.
  9. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
    Known as Acta Diurna, or “daily acts,” these early newspapers were written on metal or stone and then posted in heavily trafficked areas like the Roman Forum.
  10. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
    Acta are believed to have first appeared around 131 B.C. and typically included details of Roman military victories, lists of games and gladiatorial bouts, birth and death notices and even human interest stories.
Created on Fri Jan 11 10:16:02 EST 2013

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