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Porenbeton

aerated concrete

noun POH-ren-be-TON Rare

Also means

autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)

Usage Note

Porenbeton (also called Gasbeton or the trade name Ytong) is a lightweight, thermally insulating building material made from sand, lime, cement, and a foaming agent, commonly used for interior and exterior walls.

Examples

"Porenbeton lässt sich leicht schneiden und eignet sich gut für Trennwände."

Natural Translation

Aerated concrete can be cut easily and is well suited for partition walls.

Literal Translation

Aerated concrete lets itself easily cut and suits itself well for partition walls.

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