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belite

belite

9.9
A mineral in cement that helps make concrete hard and strong
  • noun
  • /bɪˈlaɪt/
  • Specialized
: belita
  • Portland cement contains both belite and alite as important mineral phases.

Examples

  • The amount of belite in the mixture affects the strength of the finished concrete.

  • Researchers analyzed the belite content to improve the durability of the cement.

  • The main component of Portland cement is belite.

  • Cement manufacturers often use belite for its strength.

  • The amount of belite in the mixture affects the strength of the finished concrete.

  • Researchers analyzed the belite content to improve the durability of the cement.

  • Portland cement contains both belite and alite as important mineral phases.

Surface Forms

belite singular
belites plural

Etymology

Belite is basically the letter 'B' plus the common mineral ending -ite, the same -ite you see in graphite, where -ite signals a 'stone' or mineral, so a helpful way to remember it is as the 'B' mineral in cement. It names the dicalcium silicate in Portland cement that helps concrete become strong.