cementation
ˌsɛmɛnˈteɪʃən
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Definition of cementation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionRarethe act of binding materials with cementRare
  • Cementation is crucial in building strong structures.
binding bonding
2.
geologyTECH.the precipitation of minerals in sediment poresTECH.
  • Cementation solidifies the sediment into rock.
lithification mineralization
3.
dentistryTECH.the use of adhesive to fasten dental appliancesTECH.
  • Cementation secures the braces to the teeth.
bonding gluing sticking
4.
material scienceTECH.heating a solid with powder to change its propertiesTECH.
  • Cementation transforms iron into steel.
case hardening diffusion
5.
metallurgyTECH.the impregnation of metal surfaces with another materialTECH.
  • Cementation improves the durability of the metal.
6.
medicalTECH.the use of cement to join broken bone partsTECH.
  • Cementation aids in the healing of fractures.
bonding fusion joining
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Origin of cementation

Latin, caementum (stone chips)

Terms with cementation included in their meaning

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metallurgy
crude steel made from wrought iron by cementation
geology
compaction and cementation of sediment into rock

Examples of cementation in a sentence

  • The engineer emphasized the importance of cementation in the project.
  • Cementation is crucial in forming sedimentary rock layers.
  • The process of cementation can take thousands of years.
  • Cementation is crucial for fitting dental crowns.
  • The dentist explained the cementation process to the patient.
  • Cementation is crucial in the production of certain alloys.

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  1. French:cimentation, cémentation, ...
  2. German:Zementierung, Verkittung, ...
  3. Italian:cementazione, consolidamento, ...
  4. Spanish:cementación, precipitación mineral, ...
  5. Portuguese:cementação, cimentação, ...
  6. Chinese:水泥粘合, 胶结作用, ...
  7. Japanese:セメンテーション, 接着, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسْمِيت, تَصْمِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצְמָדָה, הִתְגַּבְּשׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:цементация, минеральное осаждение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цементація, фіксація, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमेंटेशन, सीमेंट लगाना, ...

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