noun๐ShareA 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."The construction workers needed several bags of cements to start building the foundation for the new school. "materialsubstancebuildingarchitecturechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries."The construction workers poured the cements into the molds to create the foundation of the building. "materialsubstancebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout."The carpenter used a strong cement to attach the wooden beams together. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society."the cement of our love"groupsocietyfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum."The dentist explained that inflammation around the tooth's cements could indicate gum disease. "anatomypartmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo affix with cement."The carpenter cemented the broken tiles back onto the floor. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overlay or coat with cement."to cement a cellar floor"materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo unite firmly or closely."Sharing a fun hobby cements the bond between siblings. "organizationbusinessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make permanent."The new company policy of flexible work hours cements the employee's loyalty. "achievementbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
