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- Water Plug
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A type of cement that is used to fill and seal cracks in concrete.
- Water Reducer
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A product added to wet concrete which increases slump without decreasing its strength.
- Water-Cement Ratio
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A measurement of the amount of water compared to the amount of cement in concrete.
- Welded Wire Mesh/Welded Wire Fabric
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Wire strips that are woven together and welded at each intersection.
- Wet Polishing
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The process of polishing a surface which uses water to cool the abrasive material and reduce the spreading of dust in the air while working.
- White Cement
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A type of white Portland cement that is low in iron and is often used with integral pastels or other bright colors.
- Workability
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A term describing the consistency of wet concrete or its ability to be mixed, poured, or molded.
- Working Time
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The amount of time you have to work with a material before it begins to set, harden, or dry.
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