ferroconcrete

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɛɹoʊˈkɑnkɹit/

Word forms

ferroconcrete ferroconcretes

Etymology

From ferro- + concrete.

Derived words

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