Definition of cement

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Cement (n.) A kind of calcined limestone, or a calcined mixture of clay and lime, for making mortar which will harden under water..

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Fac :: Fac (n.) A large ornamental letter used, esp. by the early printers, at the commencement of the chapters and other divisions of a book..
Valedictory :: Valedictory (n.) A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar..
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Cement :: Cement (n.) Any substance used for making bodies adhere to each other, as mortar, glue, etc..
Lime :: Lime (v. t.) To cement.
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Declaration :: Declaration (n.) That which is declared or proclaimed; announcement; distinct statement; formal expression; avowal.
Diducement :: Diducement (n.) Diduction; separation into distinct parts.
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