imperfectbinding
nounUK /ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
US /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
A book cover that is not stuck on very well.
The librarian noticed the imperfectbinding and taped the loose pages back in.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A connection between people that has flaws or problems.
Their imperfectbinding as teammates made the project harder to finish.
3. In genetics, a weak or faulty attachment between molecules.
The imperfectbinding of the protein to the receptor slowed the reaction.
4. A joining of materials that does not meet quality standards.
The inspector rejected the imperfectbinding of the fabric layers.