laitance

[ley-tuhns]

laitance Definition

a milky deposit of calcium carbonate that forms on the surface of fresh concrete.

Using laitance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "laitance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The surface of the concrete was covered in laitance.

  • Example

    Laitance can be removed by sanding or acid washing.

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Summary: laitance in Brief

'Laitance' [ley-tuhns] is a noun that refers to a milky deposit of calcium carbonate that forms on the surface of fresh concrete. It can be removed by sanding or acid washing.