binding agent
What holds together
A binding agent is a substance that holds other materials together.
In cooking, eggs and flour act as binding agents in meatloaf or baked goods.
In construction and manufacturing, adhesives, resins, and cement serve the same function.
The term appears wherever disparate components need to cohere into a unified whole.
Bonding substance
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- pasteThick sticky substance
mucilage · gum · superglue · polyurethane · acrylic · silicone · polymer · latex
Reproductive cell in shell
- flourMilled grain powder
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
agar · pectin · xanthan gum · guar gum · arrowroot · tapioca · breadcrumbs · panko
Grinding bowl or binder
- groutTile joint filler
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- concreteSolid building mixture
- plasterWall-coating paste
stucco · render · lime · aggregate · masonry · calcium silicate · vermiculite
Natural emulsifying compound
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
hollandaise · aioli · mustard · egg yolk · glycerol · phospholipid · gum arabic · xanthan
glue
Bonding substance
paste · mucilage · gum · superglue · polyurethane · acrylic · silicone · polymer · latex · hot melt
egg
Reproductive cell in shell
- flourMilled grain powder
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
gelatin · agar · pectin · xanthan gum · guar gum · arrowroot · tapioca · breadcrumbs · panko · oatmeal
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
plaster · stucco · render · lime · aggregate · masonry · calcium silicate · vermiculite
lecithin
Natural emulsifying compound
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
vinaigrette · hollandaise · aioli · mustard · egg yolk · glycerol · phospholipid · gum arabic · xanthan · homogenization
binding agentsolvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
dispersant · thinner · dissolver · release agent · lubricant
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