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−	A concrete masonry unit is ~~the name for~~ a standard ~~size~~ rectangular block used in construction. ~~Concrete~~ blocks are ~~typically made from concrete, although some~~ are ~~made from Portland Cement, aggregates and water~~.	+	A concrete masonry unit is a standard-sized, pre-cast, concrete rectangular block used in construction. CMU blocks may also incorporate industrial wastes or other types of recycled materials. Breeze blocks (also known as cinder blocks in the US) are created when fly ash is added to the aggregate. The different materials that are incorporated into the mixture can produce various colours.

−	Concrete block is one of many types of precast CMUs. Other CMU blocks may incorporate industrial wastes or other types of recycled materials. Breeze blocks (also known as cinder blocks in the US) are created when fly ash is added to the aggregate. The different materials that are incorporated into the mixture can produce various colours.	+	CMU blocks sometimes have hollow cores to make them lighter and create better insulation when stacked together. The cores can be filled with mortar to create a solid structure.
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−	CMU blocks sometimes have hollow cores to make them lighter and create better insulation when stacked together. The cores can ~~then~~ be filled with mortar to create a solid structure.	+

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−	* Admixture, additive or agent.
	* Admixtures in concrete.		* Admixtures in concrete.
		+	* Aggregate.
	* Concrete.		* Concrete.
	* Portland cement.		* Portland cement.

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	A concrete masonry unit is the name for a standard size rectangular block used in construction. Concrete blocks are typically made from concrete, although some are made from Portland Cement, aggregates and water.		A concrete masonry unit is the name for a standard size rectangular block used in construction. Concrete blocks are typically made from concrete, although some are made from Portland Cement, aggregates and water.
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		+	* Admixture, additive or agent.
		+	* Admixtures in concrete.
		+	* Concrete.
		+	* Portland cement.
		+	* Precast concrete.
		+	* Types of concrete.

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A concrete masonry unit is the name for a standard size rectangular block used in construction. Concrete blocks are typically made from concrete, although some are made from Portland Cement, aggregates and water.

Concrete block is one of many types of precast CMUs. Other CMU blocks may incorporate industrial wastes or other types of recycled materials. Breeze blocks (also known as cinder blocks in the US) are created when fly ash is added to the aggregate. The different materials that are incorporated into the mixture can produce various colours.

CMU blocks sometimes have hollow cores to make them lighter and create better insulation when stacked together. The cores can then be filled with mortar to create a solid structure.

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