What does cementation mean?
Cementation means The act of cementing..
Cementation
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act of cementing..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of cementing.
- (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron.
- (geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
- (medicine) The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
- (dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.
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Word Forms
- cementations
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