re|in|forced concrete

re|in|forced concrete
re|in|forced concrete «REE ihn FRST, -FOHRST»,
concrete with metal embedded in it to make the structure stronger; ferroconcrete: »

Reinforced concrete, or concretin which steel rods are embedded, must be used for concrete structures like floors, arches, and tanks (Monroe M. Offner).


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