The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
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.
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.
Wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it; the picture of the sender's seal was often pressed into the wax as evidence that the letter had not been opened.