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bonding agent

[/ˈbɒndɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: bonding agents
agente de ligação
1. A substance or material used to join, adhere, or bind two or more materials together
The epoxy resin serves as a bonding agent between the metal and plastic components.
A resina epóxi funciona como agente de ligação entre os componentes de metal e plástico.
2. In chemistry and materials science, a substance that creates molecular or chemical bonds between surfaces
This adhesive works as an effective bonding agent for construction materials.
Este adesivo funciona como um agente de ligação eficaz para materiais de construção.
3. In dentistry, a resin material used to attach dental restorations to tooth structure
The dentist applied a bonding agent before placing the composite filling.
O dentista aplicou um agente de ligação antes de colocar a restauração de resina composta.
Synonyms
adhesivebinding agentcementglue
Antonyms
separatorsolvent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agente de ligação
Standard term used in industrial and technical contexts
São Paulo
material aglutinante
Alternative technical term sometimes used in construction
Portugal
agente de colagem
Slightly more common in adhesive and construction contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold together
stick together
cement a relationship
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