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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of cementing. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From cement + -ation.

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