Definitions
- A mixture of sand, water, and cement used to bind bricks or stones together when building walls. - A bowl-shaped container made of hard material, such as ceramic or stone, used for grinding or mixing substances. - A type of weapon that fires explosive shells at high velocities.
- A powdery substance made from limestone and clay that hardens when mixed with water, used in construction to bind materials together. - A substance used to fill gaps or cracks in teeth or bones. - To make something more permanent or binding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used in construction.
- 2Both involve binding materials together.
- 3Both require mixing with water to activate.
- 4Both can be used to fill gaps or cracks.
- 5Both can be used in a variety of settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Mortar is made of sand, water, and cement while cement is made of limestone and clay.
- 2Function: Mortar is primarily used to bind bricks or stones together while cement is used to bind a wider range of materials together.
- 3Consistency: Mortar is typically thicker and stickier than cement.
- 4Application: Mortar is applied between bricks or stones while cement can be applied to a wider range of surfaces.
- 5Usage: Mortar is used more frequently in construction while cement has a wider range of applications, including dental and artistic uses.
Remember this!
Mortar and cement are both used in construction to bind materials together, but they have different compositions, consistencies, and functions. Mortar is a mixture of sand, water, and cement used primarily to bind bricks or stones together, while cement is made of limestone and clay and can be used to bind a wider range of materials together. Mortar is thicker and stickier than cement and is applied between bricks or stones, while cement can be applied to a wider range of surfaces and has a wider range of applications beyond construction.
