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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
DEF

Process whereby quick lime is exposed to air in order to slowly absorb humidity and thus be reduced to a powder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
DEF

Procédé d'exposition de la chaux vive à l'air pour qu'elle absorbe lentement l'humidité et se transforme en chaux éteinte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Argamasas y masillas (Construcción)
DEF

En albañilería, proceso de exposición de la cal en contacto con el aire; como resultado y por absorción de la humedad, aquélla se convierte en polvo.

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