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Unit One Cement Introduction Cement, any material that hardens and becomes strongly adhesive after application in plastic form. The term cement is often used interchangeably with glue and adhesive; in engineering and building construction the term usually refers to a finely powdered, manufactured substance consisting of gypsum plaster or portland cement that hardens and adheres after being mixed with water. Cements are used for various purposes, such as binding sand and gravel together with Portland cement to form concrete, for uniting the surfaces of various materials, or for