/ ˈbɒndɪŋ; NAmE ˈbɑːn-/ noun [ U ]
1.
the process of forming a special relationship with sb or with a group of people :
mother-child bonding
male bonding
2.
( chemistry ) the process of atoms joining together :
hydrogen bonding
/ ˈbɒndɪŋ; NAmE ˈbɑːn-/ noun [ U ]
1.
the process of forming a special relationship with sb or with a group of people :
mother-child bonding
male bonding
2.
( chemistry ) the process of atoms joining together :
hydrogen bonding
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005