laitances

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A form of laitance — A weak, milky layer of cement and aggregate fines on a concrete surface that is usually caused by an overwet mixture, overworking the mixture, improper or excessive finishing or combination thereof. Also, could be caused when a slurry mix is used on a deep foundation, where the slurry mix is not completely removed before placing concrete on top.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of laitance

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APA

laitances. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laitances

MLA

“laitances.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laitances. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laitances,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laitances.

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