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cement

/səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/

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noun

Cemento

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. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron cemento para construir los cimientos de la nueva escuela.

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noun

Cemento

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. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron cemento para construir las nuevas paredes de la escuela.

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noun

Cemento, aglutinante

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. "

El carpintero usó un cemento fuerte para unir las tablas de madera.

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noun

Vínculo, unión

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

Examples :

"the cement of our love"

El vínculo de nuestro amor.

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noun

Cemento

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. "

El dentista examinó el diente del paciente, observando la apariencia sana del cemento.

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verb

Cementar

To affix with cement.

Examples :

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

El carpintero cementó las piezas rotas del juguete de madera juntas.

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verb

Cementar, cubrir con cemento

To overlay or coat with cement.

Examples :

"to cement a cellar floor"

Cementar el suelo de un sótano.

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verb

Cementar, unir

To unite firmly or closely.

Examples :

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

El aliento del profesor cimentó la creencia de los estudiantes en sí mismos.

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verb

Cementar, consolidar

To make permanent.

Examples :

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

Las claras explicaciones del profesor cimentaron la comprensión del concepto difícil por parte de sus alumnos.

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