Aggregate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000122",
  "term": "Aggregate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Granular material, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, or slag, used in construction as a component of concrete, asphalt, or as a base material. It provides bulk, strength, and stability to composite materials. Aggregates are classified by size, shape, and density, and must meet specific ASTM standards for quality.",
  "synonyms": [
    "entirety",
    "group",
    "totality"
  ],
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "composite"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Construction aggregate (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zuschlag",
    "es": "árido",
    "fr": "agrégat"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aggregate/"
}