bindingforces
nounUK /ˈbaɪndɪŋ fɔːsɪz/
US /ˈbaɪndɪŋ fɔːrsɪz/
Binding forces are the strong pulls that hold things together.
The binding forces between the atoms keep the solid rock from falling apart.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The social or emotional ties that keep a group of people united.
Family traditions act as binding forces that keep the community close.
3. In physics, the strong nuclear force that holds protons and neutrons inside a nucleus.
The binding forces inside the nucleus are much stronger than gravity.
4. Rules or agreements that legally obligate people to follow them.
The contract's binding forces meant both companies had to honor the deal.