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cement

UK
/sɪˈment/
US
/səˈmɛnt/

Translations

cementnoun
cements
pl
The workers mixed cement with sand and gravel to create concrete for the foundation.
Les ouvriers ont mélangé du ciment avec du sable et du gravier pour créer du béton pour les fondations.
ciment dentaireEn dentisterie.
The dentist used a special cement to secure the crown onto the tooth.
Le dentiste a օգտագործé un ciment dentaire spécial pour fixer la couronne sur la dent.
mortierEn maçonnerie, pour le matériau liant entre des briques ou des pierres.
The mason applied cement between the bricks to ensure they stayed in place.
Le maçon a appliqué du mortier entre les briques pour qu'elles restent en place.
Synonyms
mortar
glue
adhesive
binder
concrete
cementverb
cemented
Past Simple
cemented
Past Participle
cementing
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈment/
US
/səˈmɛnt/
The mechanic cemented the tiles to the floor.
Le mécanicien a cimenté les carreaux au sol.
cimenterAu sens figuré, pour renforcer une relation, un accord ou un sentiment.
The shared experience cemented their friendship.
L'expérience partagée a cimenté leur amitié.
cementadjective
Attributive use (e.g., "cement truck"). Non-gradable.
de ciment
A cement mixer blocked the road.
Une bétonnière a bloqué la route.

Definitions

cementnoun
A powdery substance made with calcined lime and clay, mixed with water to form a paste that hardens and is used in building.
The workers mixed cement with sand and gravel to create concrete for the foundation.
A binding element or agency.
Trust is the cement that holds a relationship together.
A material used for bonding bricks or stones.
The mason applied cement between the bricks to ensure they stayed in place.
A dental material used to fill cavities or to attach crowns, bridges, or other dental prostheses.
The dentist used a special cement to secure the crown onto the tooth.
cementverb
To bind together or fix in place with or as if with cement.
The mechanic cemented the tiles to the floor.
To make a relationship, agreement, or feeling stronger and more certain.
The shared experience cemented their friendship.
Dentistry: to affix a crown, bridge, or other prosthesis with dental cement.
The dentist cemented the veneer onto the tooth.
cementadjective
Relating to or made with cement; used before another noun.
A cement mixer blocked the road.
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