binding

A dissociation constant describes how strongly two molecules bind to one another, with lower values generally indicating tighter binding.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Smith called the vote in response to a grassroots group gathering about 300,000 signatures on a petition that asked for a binding referendum on separation.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

People in Alberta have voted overwhelmingly to stay in Canada, rejecting a proposal to pursue separation through a binding referendum.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

When the issuers of bonds no longer fear having to surrender a pound of flesh and they view their commitment as anything less than binding, bonds become little more than oral promises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

It had taken two baths and an entire bar of soap to get the tar off her aching hands and feet, and Philippa had spent thirty minutes cleaning out and binding the wounds on each.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

"You can think of it as a basket that allows us to capture metals and position them in ways to encourage specific types of bindings."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Emily Harrop says she was born with bindings on her feet and poles in her hands.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

On view are examples of bulbous book bindings, acid-etched vases, satin capes, parchment-covered cabinets, angular decanters, diamond-decorated cloche hats, geometric malachite brooches, stark bas-reliefs, Brancusi-faced collar ads, and boxy, black-lacquer screens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

The company then proceeded to strip the books’ bindings, cut their pages and scan them into digital and machine-readable forms, according to the decision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025

There was a musty odor in the room, the odor of old books with yellow leaves and ancient bindings.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok