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| agglutinate |
to become bonded together, as though by glue. [2/4 definitions] |
| cement |
to become cemented or bonded. [1/6 definitions] |
| chelate |
in chemistry, of or designating a compound in which the central metallic ion is bonded with two or more nonmetallic atoms to form a closed chain. [1/7 definitions] |
| cladding |
a metal bonded to another metal as a protective coating. [1/2 definitions] |
| close-knit |
closely joined or organized; bonded tightly. |
| glaze |
to apply a smooth, usu. bonded coating to (pottery) with heat. [1/9 definitions] |
| laminated |
composed of or compressed from thin layers, often bonded together. [1/2 definitions] |
| nonbonded |
combined form of bonded. |
| three-ply |
having three layers, strands, or the like bonded or woven together. |
| veneer |
a very thin layer of fine wood or the like that is bonded to a cheaper material to form a more attractive surface. [1/6 definitions] |
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