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Meaning of cement
A binding agent used in construction.
Etymology of cement
The word "cement" comes from the Latin "caementum", meaning rough-hewn stone or pebble, which was used to make a type of concrete in ancient Roman construction
The Latin "caementum" is derived from "caedere", meaning to cut or hew, and the suffix "-mentum", which forms a noun indicating a means or instrument
Synonyms
Definitions
- A powdery substance made from a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water to bond sand, gravel, and other aggregates to form concrete
- Glue or any other adhesive substance
- To join or stick things together using a binding agent
Usage Examples
- The construction team mixed cement with water and sand to create a strong foundation for the building
- The broken vase was repaired using a special type of cement
- The new road was paved with a layer of cement and asphalt
Antonyms
solvent
thinner
remover
eraser
dissolver
destroyer
separator
divider
dismantler
disintegrator
decomposer
degrader
corrosive
abrasive
friction
resistance
obstruction
barrier
blockage
hindrance
impediment
separator
divider