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1. ionic_bond
noun. a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion.
Synonyms
2. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] an electrical force linking atoms.
Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal.
Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest.
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Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a connection that fastens things together.
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Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Synonyms
Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
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Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. bond
verb. ['ˈbɑːnd'] stick to firmly.
Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. bond
noun. ['ˈbɑːnd'] the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bond (English)
- bond (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonde (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bonda (Old English (ca. 450-1100))