cement

• Pulverförmiger Baustoff, der durch Brennen von Kalkstein und Ton entsteht und mit Wasser gemischt als Bindemittel für Sand, Kies oder Splitt dient. Bezeichnet allgemein auch bindende oder erhärtende Massen.

A noun referring to a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used as a binding material in construction when mixed with water and sand or gravel.

unzählbar

1. Building materialB1formal

   A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used in mortar and concrete.

   Zement

   • The workers mixed cement with sand and water.
   • Cement is a key ingredient in concrete.
   • The construction site had piles of cement bags.

2. Adhesive or binderB2formal

   A substance used for sticking things together.

   Klebstoff

   • Rubber cement is used for gluing paper.
   • The dentist applied a special cement to fix the crown.
   • This glue acts as a strong cement for ceramics.

   Synonymeadhesivebindergluegummucilagepaste

3. Figurative bondC1formal

   Something that unites or strengthens a relationship or group.

   Bindeglied

   • Shared experiences are the cement of friendship.
   • Trust is the cement that holds a team together.
   • Their common goal served as a cement for the alliance.

   Synonymebinderbondconnectiongluelinktie

• Verb, das das Festigen, Stärken oder dauerhafte Verbinden von etwas bezeichnet, oft durch Auftragen eines Stoffes oder im übertragenen Sinne durch das Festigen von Beziehungen, Vereinbarungen oder Zuständen.

A verb used to indicate the act of binding, strengthening, or making something more secure or permanent, often by applying a substance or figurative force.

1. To bind or join firmlyB2formal

   To make something more secure or permanent, often by using a substance like cement.

   Festigen

   • The workers cemented the bricks together to build the wall.
   • The treaty cemented the alliance between the two countries.
   • Their shared experiences cemented their friendship.

   Synonymebondfastenfixfusegluesecuresolidifystrengthenuniteweld

   Antonymebreakdetachdivideloosenseparate

2. To strengthen or solidifyB2formal

   To make an agreement, relationship, or position stronger and more lasting.

   Festigen

   • The victory cemented his reputation as a great leader.
   • The new policy cemented the company's commitment to sustainability.
   • Their marriage cemented the bond between the two families.

   Synonymeconsolidateentrenchfirm upfortifyhardenreinforcesealsecuresolidifystrengthen

   Antonymedestabilizeundermineweaken