Since 1891 The Romans had a word for it - Caementum , meaning to cut down in size . This had evolved from the early use of a mortar made from the fragments cut from stones used in the construction of such structures as the pyramids. It is somewhat ironic that the word which originated with the concept of cutting is used today most frequently with the concept of bringing together.
Cement is the bonding agent.
It is also the major ingredient in concrete. Cement and concrete are the major products of California Portland Cement Company. We provided concrete for the New Disney California Experience Theme Park, and are currently providing all the concrete for the beautiful new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels , being built in downtown Los Angeles.