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A 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.

The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.

Example: the cement of our love

To affix with cement.

To overlay or coat with cement.

Example: to cement a cellar floor

To unite firmly or closely.

To make permanent.