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bonding
noun bond·ing \ˈbän-diŋ\
: the process of forming a close relationship with someone
Full 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
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First Known Use of BONDING
1969
Related to BONDING
- Antonyms
- unsticking
Medical Dictionary
bonding
noun bond·ing
Medical 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—see male bonding
2
: a dental technique in which a material and especially plastic or porcelain is attached to a tooth surface to correct minor defects (as chipped or discolored teeth) especially for cosmetic purposes
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