Embedment vs. Embedded

Embedmentnoun

The act of embedding or the state of being embedded.

Embedmentnoun

An embedded structure, especially a steel structure, embedded in concrete that transmits external loads to it.

Embedmentnoun

The act of embedding, or the state of being embedded.

Embedment

Embedment is a phenomenon in mechanical engineering in which the surfaces between mechanical members of a loaded joint embed. It can lead to failure by fatigue as described below, and is of particular concern when considering the design of critical fastener joints.

Embeddedverb

simple past tense and past participle of embed

Embeddedadjective

Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

Embeddedadjective

Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

Embedded

enclosed or fixed firmly in a surrounding mass; surrounded on all sides; as, found pebbles embedded in the silt; stone containing many embedded fossils; as, peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp.

Embedded

inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; as, confused by the embedded Latin quotations; an embedded subordinate clause.

Embeddedadjective

enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass;

Embeddedadjective

inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole;