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Definition: Meaning of, cement in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪˈmɛnt /

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  1. a grey powder made from LIME and clay that becomes hard when it is mixed with water and allowed to dry, and that is used in building [↪  concrete]
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  2. a thick sticky substance that becomes very hard when it dries and is used for filling holes or sticking things together
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
cement cemented cemented
Present Participle Third Person Singular
cementing cements
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  1. also cement over to cover something with cement
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  2. to make a relationship between people, countries, or organizations firm and strong
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cement used in phrases

  • Portland cement (noun)
    1. a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
  • cement mixer (noun)
    1. a machine with a round drum that turns around, into which you put cement, sand, and water to make CONCRETE
  • hydraulic cement (noun)
    1. a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
  • rubber cement (noun)
    1. an adhesive made by dissolving unvulcanized rubber in a solvent like benzene or naphtha
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