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concrete

CEFR: B1
A composite building material created by mixing aggregate (sand and gravel), cement, and water, which chemically cures to form monumental compressive structural strength.

Synonyms

  • cement composite
  • masonry

Common Collocations

  • reinforced concrete
  • concrete structure
  • pour concrete

Example Sentence

Reinforced concrete was poured continuously into the formwork to ensure structural integrity across the foundation slab.

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