The cement mixture
Example: Cement mixture combines materials to create strong bonding substance
Definition
"The cement mixture" refers to a combination of cement, water, sand, and sometimes gravel, used in construction to create a strong, durable bonding substance that hardens and binds materials together for building purposes.
Etymology
The term "the cement mixture" comes from the word 'cement,' which originates from the Latin 'caementum,' meaning 'stone chips' or 'rubble.' This reflects its original use as a binding material made from ground stones. Over time, 'cement' evolved to describe the powdered substance that, when mixed with water and aggregates, forms a solid bond in construction.
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"The cement mixture" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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