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Alkali-aggregate reaction Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
The chemical reaction in concrete or mortar between alkalies (sodium and potassium oxides) from portland cement or other sources and certain constituents of some aggregates, primarily certain phases of silica, which causes deterioration in the form of strength loss, excessive expansion, and cracks in the concrete or mortar.
Alkali-aggregate reaction Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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