noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material substance architecture building compound chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material substance architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society. Examples : "the cement of our love" group society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " anatomy body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To affix with cement. Examples : "The carpenter cemented the broken pieces of the wooden toy together. " material architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To overlay or coat with cement. Examples : "to cement a cellar floor" material building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To unite firmly or closely. Examples : "The teacher's encouragement cemented the students' belief in themselves. " structure material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make permanent. Examples : "The teacher's clear explanations cemented her students' understanding of the difficult concept. " action achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading