Cementation

/ˌsiːmenˈteɪʃn/
noun

The process or method used to bind different particles and materials together.

The cementation process is commonly used in the production of concrete.
Visual representation of "cementation" - The process or method used to bind different particles and materials together.

Often appears as...

  • cementation process
  • cementation reaction

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Technical

noun

The process by which minerals and sediments are compacted and solidified.

During the process of sedimentation, the final stage is often cementation.
Visual representation of "cementation" - The process by which minerals and sediments are compacted and solidified.

Often appears as...

  • cementation of sediments
  • cementation stage

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Academic

noun

A process in metallurgy in which a metal is heated and coated with a metal that is more precious.

Cementation was an early method used for the production of high-quality steel.
Visual representation of "cementation" - A process in metallurgy in which a metal is heated and coated with a metal that is more precious.

Often appears as...

  • cementation furnace
  • cementation steel

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Technical

noun

The process or method used to bind different particles and materials together.

The cementation process is commonly used in the production of concrete.
Visual representation of "cementation" - The process or method used to bind different particles and materials together.

Often appears as...

  • cementation process
  • cementation reaction

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The process by which minerals and sediments are compacted and solidified.

During the process of sedimentation, the final stage is often cementation.
Visual representation of "cementation" - The process by which minerals and sediments are compacted and solidified.

Often appears as...

  • cementation of sediments
  • cementation stage

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A process in metallurgy in which a metal is heated and coated with a metal that is more precious.

Cementation was an early method used for the production of high-quality steel.
Visual representation of "cementation" - A process in metallurgy in which a metal is heated and coated with a metal that is more precious.

Often appears as...

  • cementation furnace
  • cementation steel

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "cementation"
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Industrial Usage

The term appears often in construction or manufacturing contexts, implying a solidifying or strengthening process.

Illustration for Industrial Usage
The bricks underwent cementation to improve the building's durability.
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Not Glue

While cementation involves binding, it is not the same as gluing items together; it's a broader process.

Illustration for Not Glue
Cementation in concrete involves more than just sticking sands together.
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Concrete Association

Cementation is closely related to concrete, so it's often used in discussions about civil engineering and construction.

Illustration for Concrete Association
The cementation process ensures that the sidewalk will last for decades.
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Industrial Usage

The term appears often in construction or manufacturing contexts, implying a solidifying or strengthening process.

Illustration for Industrial Usage
The bricks underwent cementation to improve the building's durability.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Glue

While cementation involves binding, it is not the same as gluing items together; it's a broader process.

Illustration for Not Glue
Cementation in concrete involves more than just sticking sands together.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concrete Association

Cementation is closely related to concrete, so it's often used in discussions about civil engineering and construction.

Illustration for Concrete Association
The cementation process ensures that the sidewalk will last for decades.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Industrial Usage

The term appears often in construction or manufacturing contexts, implying a solidifying or strengthening process.

Illustration for Industrial Usage
The bricks underwent cementation to improve the building's durability.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Glue

While cementation involves binding, it is not the same as gluing items together; it's a broader process.

Illustration for Not Glue
Cementation in concrete involves more than just sticking sands together.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concrete Association

Cementation is closely related to concrete, so it's often used in discussions about civil engineering and construction.

Illustration for Concrete Association
The cementation process ensures that the sidewalk will last for decades.
Visual representation of the word "Cementation"

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and it starts filling up the voids in between the grains. A chemical process produces calcite, which is a kind of natural cement that binds the grains together. The whole cementation process takes about 24 hours.

Video examples

Magnus Larsson: Turning...

and it starts filling up the voids in between the grains. A chemical process produces calcite, which is a kind of natural cement that binds the grains together. The whole cementation process takes about 24 hours.

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