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binding agent
This term is primarily technical and functional, used in culinary arts and industrial chemistry to describe a substance that creates structural integrity. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is typically found in recipes, technical manuals, or scientific reports.
In a culinary context, the term refers to ingredients like eggs, flour, or cornstarch that prevent a mixture from crumbling. In industrial contexts, it refers to adhesives or polymers that fuse raw materials into a composite. Because it is a compound noun, it is treated as a single semantic unit.
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Egg serves as a natural binding agent in most meatloaf recipes.
You need a strong binding agent to keep the powder from crumbling.
I wonder if cornstarch would work as a binding agent for this sauce.
The industrial adhesive acts as the primary binding agent for the composite panel.
Add a bit more binding agent so the burger patties do not fall apart on the grill.
The resin is used as a binding agent to hold the carbon fibers together.
Which binding agent is best for a vegan version of this dish?
The ancient mortar served as the binding agent for the limestone blocks.
This polymer is an incredibly efficient binding agent for pharmaceutical tablets.
This polymer is an incredibly efficient binding agent for pharmaceutical tablets.