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| Term | cement |
| Pronunciation | sih-MENT |
| Definition | 1. A material that hardens when it sets. 2. A fluid or semi-fluid compound used to seal and retain a restoration in a fixed position within or on a tooth. 3. To attach a restoration with cement. |
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