initial set

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initial set [i′nish·əl ′set]

(materials)

The onset of hardening after water has been added to concrete, cement, or plaster.

initial set

1. A degree of stiffening of a mixture of cement (or concrete or mortar) and water less than final set; generally stated as the time required for cement paste to stiffen sufficiently to resist the penetration of a weighted test-needle.

2. Of a mastic compound, adhesive, or coating, the stage in curing or drying when the surface has become sufficiently firm to be unmarked when touched with the finger.

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