cementation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From cement + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of cementing.
- (countable, uncountable) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material. ▸ An obsolete process of manufacturing steel by carburizing iron.
- (countable, uncountable) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material. ▸ Electrochemical deposition, especially copper onto iron cathodes.
- (countable, uncountable) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
- (countable, uncountable) The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
- (countable, uncountable) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cementations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
pedocementation · recementation · decementation · postcementation · biocementation