strong binding

[/strɔŋ ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: strong bindings
encadernação forte / ligação forte
1. A durable method of binding books or documents using reinforced materials and secure fastening techniques to ensure longevity and withstand frequent use
The library chose strong binding for the reference books to ensure they would last many years despite heavy circulation.
A biblioteca escolheu encadernação forte para os livros de referência para garantir que durassem muitos anos apesar do uso intenso.
2. In chemistry and physics, a chemical bond with high bond energy that is difficult to break
The strong binding between atoms in this compound makes it very stable.
A ligação forte entre átomos neste composto o torna muito estável.
3. In programming and computing, a tightly coupled connection between software components or objects
The strong binding between the database and the user interface makes the code difficult to maintain.
A ligação forte entre o banco de dados e a interface do usuário torna o código difícil de manter.
In Brazil, 'encadernação forte' is particularly valued in educational and library contexts where books need to withstand heavy use. Publishers and bookbinders take pride in quality strong binding as a mark of craftsmanship. The term is also increasingly used in tech and scientific communities when discussing molecular structures and software architecture, reflecting the global expansion of technical terminology in Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sturdy bindingreinforced bindingdurable bindingtight bindingsecure binding
Antonyms / Antônimos
weak bindingloose bindingpoor bindingfragile binding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernação forte
Most common term in publishing and bookbinding contexts
Brazil (Technical/Scientific)
ligação forte
Used in chemistry, physics, and computing contexts
Portugal
encadernação robusta
Slightly more formal alternative used in Portuguese publishing
Portugal (Technical)
ligação forte
Same usage as Brazil for scientific contexts

Related Words

bookbindingadhesivethreadcoverdurabilitychemical bondcoupling

Related Idioms & Phrases

strong binding agreement
strong binding force
strong binding contract
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