cementation

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of cementing.
2. (countable, uncountable)The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron.
3. (countable, uncountable)The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment.
4. (countable, uncountable)The use of a cement join of the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process.
5. (countable, uncountable)The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth.