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Record 1 2014-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
DEF

An admixture which is used to reduce the setting time of concrete by increasing its rate of hydration.

OBS

This type of admixture is particularly useful in cold weather, when the natural setting of concrete takes a long time.

OBS

As opposed to "set retarder."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Adjuvant utilisé pour accélérer la prise du béton.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormigonado
DEF

Aditivo que incrementa la velocidad del fraguado o el desarrollo de resistencia temprana del concreto.

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