Bonding

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act by which something is bonded or joined together.

    "A systems view of reality allows one to see that it is made of successive layers of bonded elements, each layer with properties emergent from the previous one: atoms are particular bondings of more elementary particles[…]"

  2. 2
    fastening firmly together wordnet
  3. 3
    A relationship between a parent and offspring that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.
  4. 4
    (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel wordnet
  5. 5
    A close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat.

    "a work bonding session"

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  1. 6
    a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child) wordnet
  2. 7
    A method of aggregating multiple network interfaces on a computer into a single logical interface
  3. 8
    An arrangement by which goods remain in the customs warehouses until the duties are paid.
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of bond form-of, gerund, participle, present

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