# bonded

Pronunciation: say "BON-did" US /ˈbɑndɪd/, UK /ˈbɒndɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of bond. — simple past and past participle of bond
   - Simple: Simple past tense and past participle of bond. Use this form for something that already happened or was joined.
   - _The team bonded during the long expedition._
   - _A protective film bonded tightly to the glass surface._

## Adjective

2. Joined securely by means of adhesive, a heat process, or pressure.
   - Simple: Joined firmly together using glue, heat, or pressure.
   - _The laminate's bonded layers resisted moisture far better than the older boards._
   - _Inspectors checked whether the bonded seams could withstand high pressure._
3. Secured by a financial bond, as with goods kept under guarantee until duties or taxes are paid.
   - Simple: Held under a financial promise, like goods stored until the taxes on them are paid.
   - _The shipment remained in a bonded facility while the importer arranged payment._
   - _Customs released the bonded liquor only after the excise duty cleared._
4. Of American whiskey, made and bottled in accordance with federal bonding regulations; equivalent to bottled in bond.
   - Simple: Describing American whiskey made and bottled under strict government rules for quality.
   - _Collectors prize bonded bourbon for its consistent strength and provenance._
   - _The label confirmed the rye was bonded and aged a full four years._

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