concrete
nounmasculinetécnico/bɨˈtɐ̃w̃/high
be·tão
Definition
A building material composed of a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water, which hardens to form a very resistant mass.
The bridge was built with reinforced concrete.
The wall is made of concrete blocks.
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Common collocations
reinforced concreteconcrete structureconcrete blockconcrete plant
Etymology
Do francês 'béton'.