Cement (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that hardens to act as adhesive material.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
Concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement; "they stood on the grey cement beside the pool".
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Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The parking lot was resurfaced with new cement and repainted with bright lines.
- The workmen carefully smoothed the freshly poured cement before it started to set.
- After years of wear and tear, the old cement began to crack underfoot.
- The truck backed into the construction site with a massive load of cement for the morning's pour.
- She scraped her knee on the rough cement when she fell off her skateboard.
Meaning 3
A building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar.
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Meaning 4
Any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 5
A specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The periodontal ligament attaches to the cement covering the root of the tooth, providing support and stability.
- Cement is a thin layer of bone-like tissue that covers the root of a tooth and helps anchor it in place.
- Dental cement is a specialized bony substance that covers the root of a tooth, protecting it from decay and damage.
- The cement covering the root of the tooth is composed of a unique combination of minerals and organic materials.
- In some cases, the cement covering the root of a tooth can become damaged or worn away, leading to sensitivity and other problems.