Meaning & use
Tremie
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A pipe or tube used to place concrete underwater or in deep excavations without it mixing with water.
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Workers used a tremie to pour concrete for the bridge's underwater foundation.
The tremie method prevents the concrete from segregating as it flows into place.
A note on using this word
The tremie method is essential in marine and foundation engineering, allowing concrete to be placed reliably below the water line.
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