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 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