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ce·​ment·​a·​to·​ry | \ sə̇ˈmentəˌtōrē, sēˈ- \

Definition of cementatory

: cementing firmly : tending to unify

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History and Etymology for cementatory

cement entry 2 + -atory (as in separatory)

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“Cementatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cementatory. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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