Nidamental \Nid`a*men"tal\, a. [L. nidamentum materials for a nest, fr. nidus nest. See {Nest}.] (Zo["o]l.) Of, pertaining to, or baring, eggs or egg capsules; as, the nidament capsules of certain gastropods; nidamental glands. See Illust. of {Dibranchiata}.