cementation

See also: cémentation

English

From cement +‎ -ation.

cementation (countable and uncountable, plural cementations)

The act of cementing.
(metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material.
1. An obsolete process of manufacturing steel by carburizing iron.
2. Electrochemical deposition, especially copper onto iron cathodes.
(geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
(medicine) The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
(dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.