noun
- materials or surfaces that are bonded together by an adhesive
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The engineer tested the bond strength between the metal adherends.
- Proper surface preparation of the adherends is crucial for adhesion.
- The adhesive failed to create a strong bond between the plastic adherends.
- Different types of adherends require specific adhesive formulations.
- The laboratory analyzed how temperature affects the adherends’ bonding properties.