vibratedadj.
/vʌɪˈbreɪtᵻd/, U.S. /ˈvaɪˌbreɪdᵻd/ That has been vibrated; spec. designating or pertaining to concrete which is being or has been compacted with a vibrator (vibrator n. 1b(a)).
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > vibrated
vibratec1420
vibrated1669
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > concrete > [adjective] > (made of) types of concrete
lean1726
monolithic1874
granolithic1881
ferro-concrete1901
vibrated1930
prestressed1936
no-fines1946
post-stretched1946
post-tensioned1950
slipformed1968
1669 Addr. Hopeful Young Gentry 58 The pale face, vibrated eies, inequal pulse..shew this to be under an acute feaver.
1930 Concrete & Constructional Engin. XXV. 686/1 The vibrated concrete acts like a liquid and the vibrator rises automatically.
1948 Archit. Rev. 103 148 The roof~covering is of pre-cast vibrated concrete slabs.
1976 Derbyshire Times 3 Sept. (Peak ed.) 10/6 (advt.) Paving slabs... Remanufactured top quality vibrated plain and coloured paving in a range of sizes.
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