cement

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Synonyms: clement, bement, dement, cedent

Antonyms: clement, bement, dement, cedent

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} A [[powdered]] substance produced by firing ([[calcine|calcining]]) [[calcium carbonate]] ([[limestone]]) and [[clay]] that develops strong [[cohesive]] properties when mixed with [[water]]. The main ingredient of [[concrete]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[paste]]-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the [[rock]]-like substance that forms when it dries.
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Any material with strong [[adhesive]] and [[cohesive]] properties such as [[binding agent]]s, [[glue]]s, [[grout]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[bond]] of [[union]]; that which [[unite]]s [[firmly]], as persons in friendship or in society.
5. {{lb|en|anatomy}} The [[layer]] of [[bone]] investing the [[root]] and [[neck]] of a [[tooth]]; [[cementum]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[affix]] with [[#Noun|cement]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To overlay or coat with [[#Noun|cement]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To [[unite]] [[firmly]] or [[closely]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To [[repair]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To make [[permanent]].

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|town|s/Oklahoma}}.

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