bonding

bond·ing

noun \ˈbän-diŋ\

Definition of BONDING

1

: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association

2

: the attaching of a material (as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes

Examples of BONDING

1. He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding.
2. <this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics>

First Known Use of BONDING

1969

Related to BONDING

Synonyms: adherence, adhesion, cling

Antonyms: unsticking

Related Words: agglutination, clumping, cohesion; adhesiveness, attachment, cohesiveness, tenacity; cementing, gluing (also glueing)

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