Cement

/səˈmɛnt/

B2

Definition

(noun) A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.

Sentence Examples

A house is built on top of a solid foundation of cement.

The cement will set in a couple of hours.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The workers used ____ to build the base of the new house in town.