Cementation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cementation is a noun meaning The act of cementing.
Meaning
The act of cementing.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- cementations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bonding, consolidation, cementing, recementing, recementation, securement.
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