Bonding — hid aeons (anag) (8)

I believe the answer is:

adhesion

(Other definitions for adhesion that I've seen before include "Process of sticking together" , "Grip" , "strong attachment" , "Sticking fast" , "Tackiness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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