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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The surface chemistry between tungsten and graphene prevented tungsten atoms from bonding to the graphene layer.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s something very bonding about sharing the present moment like that.
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This separation from the rest of the cast's early bonding experiences worked to Morales advantage, though.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s something very bonding about sharing the present moment like that.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
This separation from the rest of the cast's early bonding experiences worked to Morales advantage, though.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Overlapping codas, which were also recorded that day, are associated with social bonding in sperm whales.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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