noun
- the act or process of embedding something; the state of being embedded
- something that is embedded or set firmly in a surrounding mass
Usage: commonly used in technical and construction contexts
Usage: technical usage in engineering and geology
Examples
- The embedment of the foundation posts required careful measurement and alignment.
- Proper embedment of the steel reinforcement bars ensures structural integrity.
- The concrete's embedment of the aggregate particles creates a durable composite.
- Engineers specified the depth of embedment for the pilings in the soil.
- The embedment process took several weeks to complete.
- Successful embedment of the sensor required precise positioning.