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bonded

American  
[bon-did] / ˈbɒn dɪd /

adjective

  1. secured by or consisting of bonds: bond.

    bonded debt.

  2. placed in bond.

    bonded goods.

  3. Textiles. made of two layers of the same fabric or of a fabric and a lining material attached to each other by a chemical process or adhesive.

    bonded wool.
bonded British  
/ ˈbɒndɪd /

adjective

  1. finance consisting of, secured by, or operating under a bond or bonds

  2. commerce deposited in a bonded warehouse; placed or stored in bond

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Other Word Forms

  • unbonded adjective
  • well-bonded adjective

Etymology

Origin of bonded

First recorded in 1590–1600; bond 1 + -ed 3

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After the experience of making “Big Mistakes,” do you feel like you’ve bonded as a group?

From Los Angeles Times

Gingersnipes crossed her arms, looking resolute in her verdict that the two of them had, despite all odds, bonded over the past two days.

From Literature

Nguyen deftly crafts a poignant and contemplative snapshot of these seven bonded men who are caught between several masters in the creation of “Arirang.”

From Salon

It’s what he and Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison bonded over when they met.

From Los Angeles Times

Harry Coover was attempting to develop transparent plastics when he instead created a substance that bonded instantly to nearly any surface.

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