unbonded

/ʌnˈbɑndɪd/
adjective
  1. Not physically attached or glued together.
    • The contractor used unbonded concrete for the temporary walkway.
    • In the lab, the unbonded fibers were examined under a microscope.
    • The unbonded layers of the laminate began to separate after getting wet.
  2. Not connected emotionally or socially; lacking a bond.
    • In the story, the siblings were unbonded by years of separation.
    • After the argument, the two friends felt completely unbonded.
    • The new student remained unbonded with the rest of the class for weeks.
  3. Not secured by a financial or legal bond.
    • The unbonded employee was not covered by the company's insurance policy.
    • The court required the unbonded contractor to post a guarantee.
    • Investors were wary of the unbonded debt offered by the startup.
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