Noun
/wɔːtər rɪˈduːsɪŋ ædmɪks/
"Water reducing admix" refers to a type of chemical admixture that is added to concrete to reduce the amount of water needed for mixing while maintaining or improving the workability of the concrete. This allows for a denser, stronger concrete with potentially reduced risk of cracking and other issues.
"Water reducing admixtures" are commonly used in construction, particularly for high-performance concrete applications. Their frequency of use is high in the construction industry, often in written technical documents, specifications, or discussions among construction professionals, although they may also be mentioned in oral communications.
The contractor chose to use a water reducing admix to improve the strength of the concrete.
Translation: El contratista decidió usar un aditivo reductor de agua para mejorar la resistencia del concreto.
By incorporating a water reducing admix, the project was able to achieve its sustainability goals.
Translation: Al incorporar un aditivo reductor de agua, el proyecto pudo alcanzar sus objetivos de sostenibilidad.
The performance of the concrete mix was significantly enhanced due to the water reducing admix.
Translation: El rendimiento de la mezcla de concreto se mejoró significativamente gracias al aditivo reductor de agua.
While "water reducing admix" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the concepts it relates to do appear in various contexts within construction and engineering discussions.
The concrete was set in stone thanks to the added water reducing admix.
Translation: El concreto fue establecido en piedra gracias al aditivo reductor de agua.
The team is under pressure to deliver a high-quality product, emphasizing the use of a water reducing admix.
Translation: El equipo está bajo presión para entregar un producto de alta calidad, enfatizando el uso de un aditivo reductor de agua.
By using a water reducing admix, we can cut corners while maintaining strength.
Translation: Al usar un aditivo reductor de agua, podemos recortar esquinas mientras mantenemos la resistencia.
The term "water reducing" comes from the fundamental purpose of the admixture – to reduce the water content in concrete. The word "admixture" is derived from the Latin admixtura, meaning a mixture or blend. It is primarily used in civil engineering and materials science contexts.