noun
The act of cementing.
(metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron.
(geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
(medicine) The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
(dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.