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Cement
01
cemento
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
Esempi
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
La squadra di costruzione ha versato cemento nelle trincee di fondazione, iniziando il processo di costruzione della nuova casa.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
I marciapiedi erano crepati e irregolari, avevano bisogno di riparazioni e cemento fresco.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Esempi
The children played on the cement outside the school.
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Esempi
Epoxy acts as a strong cement for metal parts.
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
Esempi
The dentist examined the cement around the molars.
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
Esempi
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cementare, incollare
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Esempi
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
Il muratore cementerà i mattoni insieme per costruire un muro solido.
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
È essenziale cementare correttamente le piastrelle al pavimento per evitare che si allentino.
02
cementare
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
Esempi
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
Il completamento con successo del progetto ha contribuito a cementare il nostro partenariato con il cliente.
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
Le loro esperienze condivise durante il viaggio hanno contribuito a cementare la loro amicizia.
03
cementare, ricoprire di cemento
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Esempi
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
Gli operai hanno cementato il vialetto per fornire una superficie liscia ai veicoli.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
La squadra edile ha cementato il marciapiede per migliorare la sicurezza dei pedoni.
