cement in Finnish
cement in Finnish is sementti, liima — cement means a grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
cement in Finnish
sementti
(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
liima
(uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
sementti
(uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
What does "cement" mean?
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noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
"They mixed cement with sand and gravel to make concrete."
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verb To make something firm, permanent, or official.
"The victory cemented her reputation as the best in the sport."
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cement in a sentence
- They mixed cement with sand and gravel to make concrete.
- The victory cemented her reputation as the best in the sport.
- The agreement cemented ties between the two companies.
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What is "cement" in Finnish?
"cement" in Finnish is sementti, liima. cement means: A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
How do you use "cement" in a sentence?
Example: "They mixed cement with sand and gravel to make concrete." In Finnish, "cement" is sementti, liima.
Are there other ways to say "cement" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "cement": sementti, liima.
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