Gypsum is added to the cement for _______

fast setting

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delayed setting

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hardening

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making paste

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Solution

The correct option is B

delayed setting

Gypsum plays a very important role in controlling the rate of hardening of the cement. During the cement manufacturing process, a small amount of gypsum is added to the final grinding process. Gypsum is added to control the “setting of cement”.

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