Liidestuvad

Liidestuvad is an Estonian verb form used to describe the process by which surfaces, components, or structures become joined or bonded. In technical and scientific contexts, it denotes adhesion or bonding that develops over time or under specific conditions, rather than a purely passive state. The term highlights the progression toward a bonded interface.

The word is built from a root related to adhesion and bonding and appears in related nouns such as liidestus (adhesion or bonding) and liide (adhesive or bond). In practice, liidestuvad is used to talk about multiple items that are simultaneously forming bonds or becoming attached to one another.

Applications and usage: In materials science and engineering, liidestuvad is used to describe how parts join through processes like welding, soldering, or applying adhesive layers. In geology and geotechnical fields, it can refer to rock or soil interfaces that become bonded or fused along a contact surface. In biology and medicine, cells or tissues that adhere to each other or to a substrate may be described as liidestuvad when emphasizing the bonding process.

Example: In Estonian, one might say, “Kihid liidestuvad, kui neile uygulanakse liimainet ja kuumenetaan,” meaning “The layers adhere to each other when an adhesive is applied and heated.” This illustrates the emphasis on the bonding process rather than the final bonded state.

See also: liide, liidestus, liiges.