cementation
noun
Meaning
- The act of cementing
- The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron
- The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment
- The use of a cement join the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process
- The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth
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