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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of embedding or the state of being embedded. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   An embedded structure, especially a steel structure, embedded in concrete that transmits external loads to it. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

confirmationentranceentrenchmentestablishmentfixationfixture

Etymology

From embed + -ment.

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