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Cement
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Zement
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
What is "cement"?
Cement is a fine powder made from a mixture of minerals like limestone and clay. When mixed with water, it forms a paste that hardens over time, becoming a strong material used in construction. Cement is a key ingredient in making concrete and mortar, which are commonly used for building foundations, walls, and floors. It is known for its durability and ability to withstand pressure, making it a crucial material in both small and large-scale building projects.
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Zement, Beton
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
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Zement
something that hardens to act as adhesive material
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Zement
a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth
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Zahnarztzement, Zahnfüllmaterial
any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth
to cement
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zementieren, kleben
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
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festigen, verankern
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
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zementieren, mit Zement überziehen
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
cement
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Beispiel
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
She smoothed the wet cement with a trowel, carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path.
The ancient Roman aqueducts were constructed using a mixture of cement, sand, and volcanic ash.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
The cement truck carried a slurry of water and cement to the construction site.
