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"cement mortar" or "cement-mortar"?

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cement mortar

This construction is correct for general discussions about mortar that contains cement.

Use "cement mortar" without a hyphen when discussing mortar in general that includes cement as one of its components.

Alternatives:

  • mortar with cement
  • cement-containing mortar
  • cement-based mortar
  • cementitious mortar

cement-mortar

This construction is correct when referring to a specific type of mortar made with cement.

Use "cement-mortar" with a hyphen when you are talking about a particular type of mortar that contains cement.

Alternatives:

  • cement-based mortar
  • cementitious mortar
  • cement-containing mortar
  • mortar with cement
Both "cement-mortar" and "cement mortar" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Cement-mortar" with a hyphen is typically used when referring to a specific type of mortar made with cement, while "cement mortar" without a hyphen is more commonly used in general discussions about mortar that contains cement.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

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