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1.nounA 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.
2.nounThe paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
3.nounAny material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
4.nounA bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society."the cement of our love"
5.nounThe layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
6.verbTo affix with cement.
7.verbTo overlay or coat with cement."to cement a cellar floor"
8.verbTo unite firmly or closely.
9.verbTo make permanent.