Definition of "cementation" in Englisch

noun

1. The act of cementing.

2. (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron.

3. (geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.

4. (medicine) The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.

5. (dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.