Fer·ro-con·crete n. Arch. & Engin. Concrete strengthened by a core or foundation skeleton of iron or steel bars, strips, etc. Floors, columns, piles, water pipes, etc., have been successfully made of it. Called also armored concrete steel, and most commonly reenforced concrete.
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ferroconcrete
n : concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra
support against stresses [syn: reinforced concrete]