Retempering

Retempering

In masonry work, restoring the workability of mortar that has stiffened due to evaporation by adding water and remixing.

retempering

1. The addition of water and remixing of concrete or mortar which has started to stiffen. 2. The addition of a small amount of water to plaster or mortar as it begins to set; improves spread and workability, but weakens the plaster.