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cementation

 

[ ˌsɪmɛnˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction material

The process of cementing or binding particles together in a solid mass, especially by heating or pressure. It is commonly used in construction to create concrete.

Synonyms

agglomeration, cementing, solidification

Examples of usage

  • The cementation of sand and gravel resulted in the formation of concrete blocks.
  • Cementation is an essential step in building sturdy structures.

Translations

Translations of the word "cementation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cementação

🇮🇳 सीमेंटेशन

🇩🇪 Zementation

🇮🇩 sementasi

🇺🇦 цементація

🇵🇱 cementacja

🇯🇵 セメンテーション

🇫🇷 cémentation

🇪🇸 cementación

🇹🇷 çimentasyon

🇰🇷 시멘테이션

🇸🇦 التسميت

🇨🇿 cementace

🇸🇰 cementácia

🇨🇳 胶结作用

🇸🇮 cementacija

🇮🇸 sementun

🇰🇿 цементация

🇬🇪 ცემენტაცია

🇦🇿 sementləşdirmə

🇲🇽 cementación

Etymology

The term 'cementation' originates from the Latin word 'cementum', which means rough ashlar, or stones fitted together without mortar. Cementation has been a crucial process in construction for centuries, with ancient civilizations using various materials to bind particles together. The modern use of cementation in construction gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution, with the development of Portland cement as a key component in concrete production.

See also: cement, cementing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,665, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.