Whats the difference between concrete and cement?
“Concrete” and “cement” are NOT synonyms. Cement is the glue that holds concrete together. Calling concrete “cement” is like calling cake “flour”. Concrete starts with rocks, sand and cement. Cement is a powder. When water is added, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the cement to harden or “cure”. This is what creates the durable, stone-like concrete. So please, don’t say “cement countertops”! A cement countertop would be powder!
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