autoclaved lightweight concrete
- noun
- /ˈɔːtəˌkleɪvd ˈlaɪtweɪt kənˈkriːt/
- Specialized
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hormigón ligero autoclavado
- Using autoclaved lightweight concrete reduces the overall weight of the structure without compromising strength.
Examples
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The new apartment block was built entirely from autoclaved lightweight concrete to ensure better insulation.
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Construction companies are turning to autoclaved lightweight concrete for projects that require both speed and energy efficiency.
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The builder prefers using autoclaved lightweight concrete for its insulation properties.
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Many architects recommend autoclaved lightweight concrete for sustainable construction.
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Construction companies are turning to autoclaved lightweight concrete for projects that require both speed and energy efficiency.
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The new apartment block was built entirely from autoclaved lightweight concrete to ensure better insulation.
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Using autoclaved lightweight concrete reduces the overall weight of the structure without compromising strength.
Synonyms
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A light concrete block used to build walls that keeps heat in and resists fire and mold
A light, strong concrete made in a factory under pressure and heat that insulates and resists fire and mold
A light concrete block made with steam that is strong, keeps buildings warm, and resists fire and mold
A light, pre-made building block that insulates and resists fire and mold
Concrete that lets water pass through and is used to reduce flooding
Lightweight building material with many small air pockets that keep heat in or out
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Morphology
autoclave + lightweight + concrete
The compound is fully compositional: 'autoclaved' denotes treatment in an autoclave, which modifies 'lightweight concrete' (a low-mass building material). A B1 learner who knows the meanings of 'autoclave', 'lightweight', and 'concrete' can infer this refers to lightweight concrete cured under heat and pressure, so the meaning is transparent despite being domain-specific.
Etymology
Autoclaved lightweight concrete comes from the way the material is made: wet lightweight concrete is put into a giant sealed 'pressure cooker' called an autoclave, where 'heat and pressure' make it light and strong. So the name says it is concrete made under 'heat and pressure' to become light and useful for building.