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Why are concrete masonry units (CMU) called breeze blocks?

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A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. ... Those that use cinders (fly ash or bottom ash) as an aggregate material are called cinder blocks in the United States, breeze blocks (breeze is a synonym of ash) in the United Kingdom, and hollow blocks in the Philippines.

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