air entrainment

noun

: the incorporation in concrete or mortar of minute air bubbles (as by addition of soap or grease) to increase resilience and resistance to wear and weathering

air-entrained adjective

Air-entrained concrete is generally easier to work with and can be used even if not specifically called for in the plans and specifications. —

Gil L. Taylor, Construction Codes and Inspection Handbook, 2006

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air entrainment was in 1949

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“Air entrainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20entrainment. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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