cementation

Noun

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