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cement

/səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/

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noun

Zement

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.

Examples :

"The construction workers used cement to build the foundation for the new school. "

Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten Zement, um das Fundament für die neue Schule zu bauen.

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noun

Zement, Mörtel

The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

Examples :

"The construction workers used cement to build the new school walls. "

Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten Zement, um die neuen Schulmauern zu bauen.

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noun

Zement, Bindemittel

Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a strong cement to attach the wooden planks together. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete einen starken Zement, um die Holzbretter zusammenzubringen.

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noun

Bindung, Zusammenhalt

A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.

Examples :

"the cement of our love"

Der Zusammenhalt unserer Liebe.

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noun

Zement

The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.

Examples :

"The dentist examined the patient's tooth, noting the healthy appearance of the cementum. "

Der Zahnarzt untersuchte den Zahn des Patienten und stellte das gesunde Aussehen des Zements fest.

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verb

Zementieren, verkleben

To affix with cement.

Examples :

"The carpenter cemented the broken pieces of the wooden toy together. "

Der Zimmermann verklebte die zerbrochenen Teile des Holzspielzeugs miteinander.

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verb

Zementieren, mit Zement bedecken

To overlay or coat with cement.

Examples :

"to cement a cellar floor"

Einen Kellerboden zementieren.

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verb

Verbinden, festigen

To unite firmly or closely.

Examples :

"The teacher's encouragement cemented the students' belief in themselves. "

Die Ermutigung des Lehrers festigte den Glauben der Schüler an sich selbst.

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verb

Verfestigen, zementieren

To make permanent.

Examples :

"The teacher's clear explanations cemented her students' understanding of the difficult concept. "

Die klaren Erklärungen der Lehrerin verfestigten das Verständnis ihrer Schüler für das schwierige Konzept.

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