embedments

/ɪmˈbɛdmənts/
noun
  1. Things that are fixed firmly and deeply into a surrounding mass or surface.
    • The fossils were tiny embedments in the limestone rock.
    • The archaeologist carefully removed the ancient coin embedments from the soil.
    • The artist created beautiful glass embedments in the concrete wall.
  2. The act or process of placing something firmly within something else.
    • The embedment of the sensor into the pavement took several hours.
    • Proper embedment of the posts ensures the fence will stand for years.
    • The engineer supervised the embedment of the cables in the bridge structure.