De mortel
Example: De mortel wordt gebruikt om stenen stevig aan elkaar te verbinden.
Definition
"De mortel" refers to a building material made by mixing sand, cement, and water to create a paste. It is used to firmly bond stones or bricks together in construction, providing strength and stability to structures.
Etymology
The word "de mortel" comes from the Dutch term for mortar, which traces back to the Latin word 'mortarium,' meaning a bowl for pounding. This reflects the original preparation method of mixing components by pounding or grinding them together.
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"De mortel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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