noun
Meaning 1
The act of cementing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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cementation
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noun
Meaning 2
The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material.
An obsolete process of manufacturing steel by carburizing iron.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: engineering, metallurgy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material.
Electrochemical deposition, especially copper onto iron cathodes.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: engineering, metallurgy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 5
The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Meaning 6
The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences
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History
Etymology
From cement + -ation.