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.
Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.
To unite firmly or closely.
To overlay or coat with cement.
To affix with cement.
To make permanent.
Calcium hydroxide, a soft white powder, produced by adding water to quicklime. It is used in making mortar and cement, and has many industrial uses.