Powder that hardens when mixed with water (6)

I believe the answer is:

cement

(Other definitions for cement that I've seen before include "Bond firmly" , "Stuff that binds or bonds" , "Seal; bonding agent" , "Binding substance as for bricks" , "Ingredient in mortar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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