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concretization

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Pouring or laying wet concrete to make parts of a building

noun
/ˌkɒŋkrɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

Specialized

: concretización

After the concretization of the floor, workers must wait for it to cure before continuing.

Examples

Proper planning is essential for the concretization of large building foundations.
The concretization of the new bridge supports will begin next week.
The concretization of the foundation began last week.
Can you explain the concretization process?
The concretization of the new walkway will enhance safety for pedestrians.
During the concretization phase of construction, the team ensured that the mix was perfect for durability.
The concretization of the patio will take place after the weather clears up.

Surface Forms

concretization singular

concretizations plural

Morphology

concretization = concretize (transparent) = concrete + ize + ation

The construction-related sense follows directly from 'concrete' (the material) → 'concretize' (to apply concrete) → 'concretization' (the process).

Etymology

Concretization comes from the same roots con- ('together') and crescere ('to grow') and is linked to the word concrete, the hard building material made when parts join. So in construction, concretization is the act of pouring or forming concrete and letting it become a solid structure.