in situ

in situ

[in ′si·chü]

(science and technology)

In the original location.

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In situ

In position; a term applied to building elements and improvements that are assembled or cast in their permanent position on site rather than prefabricated elsewhere; for example, cast concrete rather than precast concrete.

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in situ

In place, as in cast-in-place concrete.

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in situ

In place. When something is "in situ," it is in its original location.

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