Cement
01
cement
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
Exempel
The ancient Roman aqueducts were constructed using a mixture of cement, sand, and volcanic ash.
De antika romerska akvedukterna byggdes med en blandning av cement, sand och vulkanisk aska.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Exempel
He walked carefully across the wet cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Exempel
Adhesive cement dries hard and durable.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
Exempel
X-rays revealed a thin layer of cement over the roots.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
Exempel
Temporary cement holds orthodontic appliances in place.
to cement
01
cementera, klistra
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Exempel
The DIY enthusiast decided to cement the garden ornaments in place for added durability.
DIY-entusiasten bestämde sig för att cementera trädgårdsornamenten på plats för ökad hållbarhet.
02
cementera, befästa
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
Exempel
The heartfelt apology served to cement their relationship after the misunderstanding.
Den hjärtliga ursäkten tjänade till att cementera deras förhållande efter missförståndet.
03
cementera, täcka med betong
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Exempel
The city council plans to cement the road to prevent erosion and wear.
Stadsfullmäktige planerar att cementera vägen för att förhindra erosion och slitage.
