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cement

noun as in gluing, binding material

verb as in attach securely, often with sticky material

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Being authentic cements stronger relationships and higher engagement, which are critical to opening up opportunities for all.

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In real life, making urea cement will probably be more complicated than just peeing in a bucket, says Belinda Rich.

They topped off this mix with some water to make the cement.

For instance, it might prevent clogs in tubes that carry cement.

In all of these products, adding graphene would reduce the overall amount of plastic or cement that would be needed for some application.

He was pinned to the cement for his refusal to go along with an arrest for selling loose cigarettes.

Holding the architectural smorgasbord of a castle together was cement, wire, and mortar.

More recently, the rows of red and gray cement housing project blocks that sprouted up in the 1980s dominate the view.

And to check out this 100-year-old steel and cement engineering marvel.

Death waits for these things as a cement floor waits for a dropping light bulb.

It is sometimes asked, cannot “Analysis” cement together unconnected “Extremes”?

Delancy turned the sedan through the door of the big garage, rolled across the wide parking floor to the cement ramp at the rear.

He washed the cement floor with the hose, and while waiting for it to dry he rinsed his brushes in turpentine.

This is the material of the celebrated Roman cement, which holds together to this day the massy structures of ancient Rome.

The pillars and walls are covered with a white cement, which is equal to marble for its polish.

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On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cement, such as: adhesive, mud, plaster, sand, binder, and birdlime.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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