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autoclaved concrete

autoclaved concrete

7.1
A light, strong concrete made in a factory under pressure and heat that insulates and resists fire and mold
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪvd ˈkɒnˌkriːt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hormigón autoclavado
  • Many architects prefer autoclaved concrete for its combination of strength and fire resistance in modern construction.

Examples

  • Buildings constructed with autoclaved concrete can achieve significant energy savings thanks to its insulating properties.

  • The use of autoclaved concrete panels helped the project meet strict environmental standards.

  • The contractor recommended using autoclaved concrete for the new building.

  • Is autoclaved concrete more durable than traditional concrete?

  • Buildings constructed with autoclaved concrete can achieve significant energy savings thanks to its insulating properties.

  • Many architects prefer autoclaved concrete for its combination of strength and fire resistance in modern construction.

  • The use of autoclaved concrete panels helped the project meet strict environmental standards.

Synonyms

AAC
vsautoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
4 7.2

A light concrete block used to build walls that keeps heat in and resists fire and mold

stresses the specific high pressure and temperature curing process
autoclaved lightweight concrete
vsautoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
7.0

A light precast concrete made by heating it under pressure that supports buildings, insulates, and resists fire and mold

gives equal emphasis to strength and insulation rather than only support
autoclaved aerated concrete
vsautoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
7.7

A light concrete block made with steam that is strong, keeps buildings warm, and resists fire and mold

uses high pressure and temperature generally rather than naming steam specifically
autoclaved cellular concrete
vsautoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
6.7

A light, pre-made building block that insulates and resists fire and mold

focuses on production and modern properties rather than invention date
porous concrete
vsautoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
5.4

Concrete that lets water pass through and is used to reduce flooding

uses high pressure and temperature curing rather than focusing on many air voids

How Insulating

autoclaved aerated concrete
  • Specialized
7.7
autoclaved concrete
  • Specialized
7.1
concrete
224 1.0

Surface Forms

autoclaved concrete singular
autoclaved concretes plural

Morphology

autoclave + concrete

The phrase is directly compositional: 'autoclaved' means treated in an autoclave (steam under pressure) and 'concrete' is the building material, so the combined meaning is concrete that has been autoclaved. Although the term is technical, a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings can infer the MWE's basic sense (concrete processed under pressure/steam), so it is transparent.

Etymology

Autoclaved concrete comes from how the blocks are made: wet concrete is put into a large machine called an autoclave, which is like a big 'pressure cooker' using heat and pressure. That's why the term means a type of concrete made this way, which becomes strong, lightweight, and gives good insulation and resistance to fire and mold.