cementation

noun

1. The act of cementing

2. (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron

3. (geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment

4. (medicine) The use of a cement join the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process

5. (dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth