hydraulic cement
construction
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Hydraulic cement is a binding material used in construction and civil engineering that hardens when mixed with water, even underwater. This hardening process, called hydration, involves a chemical reaction between cement compounds and water, forming crystals or a gel that binds materials together. The most common type is portland cement. Hydraulic cements are crucial for creating durable structures like buildings and bridges.1
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