embedment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of embedding or the state of being embedded.
  2. An embedded structure, especially a steel structure, embedded in concrete that transmits external loads to it.

Word forms

embedment embedments

Etymology

From embed + -ment.

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