cementing agents
[sɪˈmɛntɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənts]
nounpl: cementing agents
agentes cimentantes
1. Substances or materials used in drilling, construction, or industrial processes to bond, seal, or unite components together
The well operator selected high-quality cementing agents to seal the oil well casing.
O operador do poço selecionou agentes cimentantes de alta qualidade para selar o revestimento do poço de petróleo.
2. In dentistry, adhesive materials used to permanently or temporarily attach crowns, bridges, or other restorations to teeth
The dentist applied cementing agents to secure the ceramic crown.
O dentista aplicou agentes cimentantes para fixar a coroa de cerâmica.
3. In masonry and construction, binding compounds that hold bricks, stones, or other materials together
Different cementing agents are required for underwater construction projects.
Diferentes agentes cimentantes são necessários para projetos de construção subaquática.
In Brazil's significant oil and gas industry, 'agentes cimentantes' is a crucial technical term in petroleum engineering, particularly in well construction. The term reflects Brazil's importance as a major oil producer. In dental contexts, the term is used professionally across both Brazil and the USA, though specific brand names often replace the generic term in clinical settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cementing a relationship (figurative: strengthening bonds)
to cement a deal (figurative: finalize an agreement)
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