cementation

== English == === Etymology === From cement +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === === Noun === cementation (countable and uncountable, plural cementations) The act of cementing. (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material. An obsolete process of manufacturing steel by carburizing iron. 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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ====