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   Bond

   /bänd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "there was a bond of understanding between them" Similar friendshiprelationshipfellowshippartnershipassociationaffiliationalliancecoalitionattachmenttielinkconnectionunionnexus
   • 2. a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel"
   • ▪ a strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal, resulting from the sharing or transfer of electrons: "each carbon atom uses three electrons to form bonds with the adjacent atoms"
   • ▪ ropes, chains, or other restraints used to restrict someone's movement or hold something in place: literary "he stooped over the trussed man and tested his bonds" Similar chainsfettersshacklesmanaclesironsropescordstiesfasteningsrestraintsrare:trammels
   • 3. an agreement with legal force. Similar promisepledgevowavowaloathwordword of honorsolemn wordguaranteeassuranceagreementunderstandingengagementcommitmentobligationcontractpacttransactionbargaindealsettlementcovenantcompacttreatyconcordataccordbailparolearchaic:troth
   • ▪ a deed by which a person is committed to make payment to another.
   • ▪ a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time.
   • ▪ an insurance policy held by a company, which protects against losses resulting from circumstances such as bankruptcy or misconduct by employees.
   • ▪ a sum of money paid as bail. US
   • 4. a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure: "English bond"
   • 5. short for bond paper

   verb

   • 1. join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "press the material to bond the layers together"
   • ▪ establish a relationship with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "the failure to properly bond with their children"
   • 2. join or be joined by a chemical bond: "neutral molecules bond to the central atom"
   • 3. lay (bricks) in an overlapping pattern so as to form a strong structure.
   • 4. place (dutiable goods) in bond: "assets may have to be sold or bonded to provide cash for the payment of this tax"

   Word Origin Middle English: variant of band1.

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2. brilliant.org › wiki › chemical-bondingchemical bonding | Brilliant Math & Science Wiki

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   3 days ago · A chemical bond is an interaction that holds molecules and compounds together by the sharing or exchanging of electrons. When an atom comes into proximity to another atom and its valence (outer) electrons are attracted to the positive (nuclear) charge of the other atom, a bond between the two atoms can be formed.

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3. www.syfe.com › magazine › why-invest-in-bonds-nowWhy Invest in Bonds Now? - syfe.com

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   1 day ago · Response: Bonds faced a tough year in 2022, but this was an outlier in the broader context of market history, where bonds have played a key role in portfolio diversification. While it’s true that bonds faced a tough year in 2022, Chart 1 shows this was an outlier in the broader context of market history. It’s rare for stocks and bonds to ...

4. markets.businessinsider.com › bondsBONDS | BOND MARKET | PRICES | RATES | Markets Insider

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   4 days ago · Bonds are interest bearing securities. Unlike shares, bonds are not traded in another currency, but instead in percent. The investor does not purchase a quantity of bonds, but instead a...

5. www.thestreet.com › investing › stocksBonds are freaking out about inflation - TheStreet

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   13 hours ago · Massive bond-supply wave; easing inflation factors. Data from French bank BNP Paribas suggests that tally could top $340 billion next month from government issuers in the U.S, the U.K. and Europe ...

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   3 days ago · The S&P U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is designed to measure the performance of publicly issued U.S. dollar denominated investment-grade debt.

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8. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersInvesting vs. Trading: What's the Difference? - Investopedia

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   2 days ago · Investing refers to long-term buy-and-hold strategies that earn returns as the investment grows. Trading refers to the buying and selling of securities seeking short-term profit.

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   3 days ago · A protein is a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds. Proteins are present in all living organisms and include many essential biological compounds such as enzymes, hormones , and antibodies .