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Multilingual Technical Dictionary (MTD)
5534. Hardening : The process that commences at the end of the initial set and indicates the growth in strength of the mortar or concrete. Under good curing conditions, the strength increases rapidly, Sone of the properties of concrete is that it will continue to harden for years. Ordinary Portland cement hardens slowly, but rapid-hardening cement hardens quickly and its strength in two or three days is as high as that of the former at seven days.

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