cementation
/sɛmˌɛntəˈteɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
the act or process of hardening or consolidating something, especially a material, by the action of cement or a similar substance
“The cementation process was critical in the construction of the dam.”
2. noun
the act or process of fixing or confirming something, especially a decision or a fact, in a person’s mind
“The news led to a cementation of his suspicions about the company’s intentions.”