cement

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. any strong glue or substance used to stick things together.

n. any material with strong adhesive properties used for bonding surfaces or filling gaps.

“He used a special rubber cement to fix the puncture in his bike tyre.”

“The technician applied a thin layer of contact cement to the laminate, ensuring a permanent bond between the two surfaces.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. the hard, bone-like layer that covers the root of a tooth.

n. a specialised bony substance covering the root of a tooth, also known as cementum.

“The dentist explained that the cement protects the root of the tooth under the gum.”

“Periodontal disease can lead to the erosion of the dental cement, eventually compromising the structural integrity of the tooth's attachment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a relationship, agreement, or idea stronger and more permanent.

v. to establish a firm or permanent basis for a relationship, agreement, or reputation.

“The two companies signed a deal to cement their partnership for the next five years.”

“The president hoped that the successful trade summit would cement his legacy as a master of international diplomacy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to stick things together using cement or a similar strong substance.

v. to join or bond surfaces together using an adhesive agent.

“You need to cement the pipes together carefully to prevent any leaks.”

“The artisan carefully cemented the mosaic tiles onto the backing, ensuring each piece was perfectly level with its neighbour.”