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While often used interchangeably, cement is a binder, a key ingredient in concrete, but it's not concrete itself. Concrete is a composite material made from cement, water, sand, and aggregate (like gravel or crushed stone). The cement reacts with water in a process called hydration, binding the other components together to form a hard, durable mass. So, cement is a component of concrete, but concrete is the final product used for paving and construction.