Reo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004782",
  "term": "Reo",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A slang abbreviation for reinforcing bar, the steel rods embedded in concrete to provide tensile strength. These bars, also known as rebar, counteract concrete's natural weakness in tension, preventing it from cracking under load. Reo is specified by its diameter, with common sizes in the United States ranging from No. 3 (3/8 inch) to No. 18 (2 1/4 inches).",
  "subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Reo",
    "es": "reo",
    "fr": "ferraillage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/reo/"
}