cemented
səˈmɛntɪd
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Definition of cemented - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
firmfirmly set or established
  • Their friendship was cemented over the years.
established fixed
2.
constructionTECH.fixed or bonded with cement or similar substanceTECH.
  • The bricks were cemented together securely.
bonded fixed secured
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permanently recorded in historical records
The event is cemented in history through numerous documents.
very hard material of carbide grains bound together by metal
The drill bit is made from cemented carbide for extra durability.

Origin of cemented

Latin, caementum (stone chips)

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composed of rock fragments cemented together
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sandstone with feldspar and quartz grains cemented by clay
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type of rock composed of variously colored rounded stones cemented together

Examples of cemented in a sentence

  • Their partnership was cemented with a handshake.
  • The cemented tiles were hard to remove.
  • Cemented stones formed the garden path.

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  1. French:consolidé, cimenté, ...
  2. German:gefestigt, fixiert, ...
  3. Italian:cementato, incollato, ...
  4. Spanish:consolidado, cementado, ...
  5. Portuguese:consolidado, cementado, ...
  6. Chinese:巩固, 水泥固定的, ...
  7. Japanese:固められた, セメントで接着された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَسَّخ, مسمَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבוּסָּס, מְמוּדֶּת, ...
  10. Russian:укрепленный, цементированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зміцнений, цементований, ...
  12. Hindi:मज़बूत, सीमेंटित, ...
cement
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cement: material with strong adhesive properties
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Definition of cement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
adhesivematerial with strong adhesive properties
  • He used cement to fix the broken vase.
adhesive bond glue
2.
constructionpowdered substance used to make concrete
  • The workers mixed cement with sand and water.
binding agent concrete mortar
3.
figurativebond that unites people or groups
  • Trust is the cement of their friendship.
adhesive glue

Verb

tr.
1.
constructionbind or stick together with a substance
  • They used mortar to cement the bricks in place.
adhere bond stick
2.
relationshipestablish a relationship or agreement firmly
  • The incident cemented their friendship for years.
solidify strengthen
3.
coatingDatedcoat a surface using wet mineral paste for hardnessDated
  • Workers cement the floor for a smooth finish.
coat cover plaster
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  • cement: material with strong adhesive properties
    material with strong adhesive properties
  • cement: powdered substance used to make concrete
    powdered substance used to make concrete
  • cement: mineral matter binding rock particles
    mineral matter binding rock particles

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make an agreement final and binding
They signed the contract to cement the deal.
make one's status or role stronger
She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.
factory where cement is manufactured
The cement works employs hundreds of local workers.
machine that mixes cement with other materials
The workers used a cement mixer to prepare the concrete.
form a strong relationship or agreement
The shared experience cemented them together as friends.
similar in texture, appearance, or hardness to cement
The mixture became cement-like after drying.

Origin of cement

Latin, caementum (stone chips)

Examples of cement in a sentence

  • Cement is essential for constructing strong buildings.
  • Cement is a key ingredient in building foundations.
  • They ran out of cement halfway through the project.
  • Shared goals are the cement of their partnership.
  • Laughter acts as the cement in their relationship.
  • The cement formed a strong bond between the pebbles.

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  1. French:ciment, cimenter, ...
  2. German:Zement, zusammenfügen, ...
  3. Italian:cemento, cementare, ...
  4. Spanish:cemento, pegar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cimento, fixar, ...
  6. Chinese:水泥, 粘合, ...
  7. Japanese:セメント, セメントで固める, ...
  8. Arabic:إِسْمَنْت, لصق, ...
  9. Hebrew:דֶּבֶק, לְהַדְבִּיק, ...
  10. Russian:цемент, скреплять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цемент, скріплювати, ...
  12. Hindi:जोड़ने वाला गोंद, गारे से जोड़ना, ...
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