A mistura de cimento
Example: A mistura de cimento deve estar homogênea para construir a parede.
Definition
"A mistura de cimento" refers to the combined substance made by mixing cement with water and often sand or gravel, used primarily in construction to bind materials together and create solid structures like walls and foundations.
Etymology
The phrase "a mistura de cimento" comes from Portuguese, where "mistura" means mixture and "cimento" means cement. Cement itself originates from the Latin word "caementum," which referred to a type of stone or rough-cut rock used in building. Did you know? The use of cement dates back to ancient Roman times when it was first developed as a durable construction material.
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