cements
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A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.
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The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
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Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
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A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.
“the cement of our love”
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The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
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To affix with cement.
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To overlay or coat with cement.
“to cement a cellar floor”
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To unite firmly or closely.
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To make permanent.
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