Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cimento
noun
/sɪˈmɛn.toʊ/
Definition
A powdery substance made from calcined lime and clay that hardens when mixed with water, used in construction.
Examples
- The workers mixed cimento with sand and water to create the concrete.
- Cimento is essential for making durable structures.
- He applied cimento to the cracks in the wall to reinforce it.
Meaning
Cimento refers to a crucial material in building and construction processes, known for its ability to bind other materials together.
Synonyms
- concrete
- mortar
- binder