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In curing cement plasters, water is spri...

In curing cement plasters, water is sprinkled from time to time. This helps in

A

hydrating sand and gravel mixed with cement

B

converting sand into silicate

C

developing interlocking needle like crystals of hydrated silicate

D

keeping it cold

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The correct Answer is:
C
This is how cement is setted following hydration.
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