Definition of "cement" in Anglais

noun

1. (countable, uncountable) 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.

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

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

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

   • the cement of our love

5. (anatomy) The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.

verb

1. (transitive) To affix with cement.

2. (transitive) To overlay or coat with cement.

   • to cement a cellar floor

3. (transitive, figurative) To unite firmly or closely.

4. (figuratively) To make permanent.