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 (such as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes
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He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding.
this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics
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Linked by amide groups that promote hydrogen bonding, TISQ can spontaneously self-assemble into distinct nanoscale structures, potentially offering a more stable route to built-in p/n heterojunctions.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Brine is applied before a storm to help prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, which makes plowing and salting more effective later.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The training period also served as crucial bonding time for the ensemble cast, who portray characters with childhood friendships.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The products themselves have robust clinical validation across the range, including a 419 percent increase in protein bonding strength, 46 percent improvement in internal hair density, 30 percent increase in tensile strength and 32 percent reduction in split ends.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Brine is applied before a storm to help prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, which makes plowing and salting more effective later.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
The training period also served as crucial bonding time for the ensemble cast, who portray characters with childhood friendships.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The products themselves have robust clinical validation across the range, including a 419 percent increase in protein bonding strength, 46 percent improvement in internal hair density, 30 percent increase in tensile strength and 32 percent reduction in split ends.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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