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An accelerating admixtures added to concrete performs the following functions

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Accelerated water losses from concrete

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Accelerates the curing of concrete

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Increases rate of hydration of cement

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Accelerates the deterioration of concrete

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Solution

The correct option is D Accelerates the deterioration of concrete
Accelerating admixture are added to concrete, to increase rate of hydration of cement.

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