cementlike
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4.0
Having a hard, thick surface like cement
- adjective
- /sɪˈmɛntlaɪk/
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cementoso
- I'm aware of the lack of leafy protection as my skin tingles in the intense, high-noon sun, and archaeologists complain that exposed soil quickly bakes into a cementlike hardness, making their work slow and difficult.
Examples
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After the flood, the ground hardened into a cementlike texture, causing issues for the rescue teams trying to rebuild.
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The soil in the desert has dried out and formed a cementlike crust that makes it difficult for plants to grow.
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The mixture dried quickly, leaving a cementlike surface that was smooth and durable.
Synonyms
1
9.5
Containing or acting like cement that makes things hard
emphasizes surface similarity in texture or appearance rather than actual cement function
Antonyms
Surface Forms
cementlike positive
Morphology
Etymology
Cementlike comes from the word cement, a hard building material, and the part -like, which means 'similar to'. So when something looks or feels cementlike it is thick, hard, or has the same texture and appearance as wet or dry cement.