(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.

(transitive) To affix with cement. / (transitive) To overlay or coat with cement. / (transitive, figuratively) To unite firmly or closely. / (figuratively) To make permanent.

plural of cement

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cement

A person who applies cement. / A substance that cements. / (figuratively) That which confirms or unites.

plural of cementer

present participle of cement

Bonded by cement or a similar substance.

simple past tense and past participle of cement

The act of cementing / (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron